Postcode report
S35 2BU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S35 2BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
S35 2BU is a postcode in Hoober, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S35 2BU, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S35 2BU are local prosperity and housing, while schools and education 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 S35 2BU is based on Sheffield 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,998 residents, 2,067 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 9% 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 10/10.
For property prices near S35 2BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S35 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £239k from 48 rolling sales, down 4.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S35 2BU can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 S35 2BU 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 S35 2BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 6 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 S35 2BU
Is S35 2BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 6% 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 S35 2BU?
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 S35 2BU?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S35 2BU?
LocaleIQ matched S35 2BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S35 2BU?
The latest median sold price is £239k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S35 2BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.