Postcode report
Is S21 1FF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About S21 1FF: area rating, property, schools and local change
S21 1FF is a postcode in Killamarsh West, North East Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S21 1FF, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S21 1FF are jobs and safety, while health 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 S21 1FF is based on North East Derbyshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,253 residents, 1,473 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 18% 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 3/10.
For property prices near S21 1FF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £260k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S21 1FF can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S21 1FF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S21 1FF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 S21 1FF
Is S21 1FF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% 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 S21 1FF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S21 1FF?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S21 1FF?
LocaleIQ matched S21 1FF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S21 1FF?
The latest median sold price is £260k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S21 1FF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.