Postcode local report

S2 4FA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Sheffield

Q: Is S2 4FA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ rates local change pressure as 40/100 (Changing).

LocaleIQ report for S2 4FA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for S2 4FA

Generated 26 Apr 2026

S2 4FA sits in City, Sheffield. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (40/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.

Key facts

LocaleIQ score40/100Changing change pressure

Crime context685Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.

Population density8,351people per sq km, Census area

Schools within 1 mile12open state schools matched nearby

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 5/10 in EnglandEnglish Indices of Deprivation 2025

Property context£168kS2 district / sector proxy

Data says

Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026

LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 40/100 (Changing).
Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-7% vs previous month).
Census 2021 population density is 8,351 people per sq km.
12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
19 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
404 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.

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Planning and local change

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roadworks

Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway

Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by CADENT GAS LIMITED. Highway authority: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.

23 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 183 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Remedial works on Carriageway

Remedial works (Works planned) promoted by YORKSHIRE WATER. Highway authority: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.

27 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 389 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Utility asset works on Carriageway

Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Highway authority: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Stop/go boards.

28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 464 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Utility asset works on Footway, Carriageway

Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by CADENT GAS LIMITED. Highway authority: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Multi-way signals.

2 May 2026 - 2 May 2026 - 484 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway

Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC. Highway authority: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Lane closure.

23 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 524 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway

Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC. Highway authority: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.

20 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 - 508 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 355

licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.

2 Sep 2025 - 0 m - Sheffield HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 339

licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.

1 Sep 2025 - 0 m - Sheffield HMO Register

Nearby context for S2 4FA

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Common questions about S2 4FA

Is S2 4FA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 40/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near S2 4FA?

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 4FA?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for S2 4FA?

LocaleIQ matched S2 4FA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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