Postcode report
Is S2 3WF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S2 3WF: area rating, property, schools and local change
S2 3WF is a postcode in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S2 3WF, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S2 3WF are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S2 3WF is based on Sheffield 048 Census 2021. It covers 5,259 residents, 5,170 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 59% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near S2 3WF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £168k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S2 3WF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S2 3WF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S2 3WF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 84 HMO licences, 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S2 3WF
Is S2 3WF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S2 3WF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S2 3WF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S2 3WF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for S2 3WF?
LocaleIQ matched S2 3WF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S2 3WF?
The latest median sold price is £168k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S2 3WF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 84 HMO licences, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.