S12 is a postcode district in Sheffield, East Midlands, covering 649 active and 186 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S12 (12%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes S12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S12 are around £189k, up 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S12 at 295 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S12 postcode area.
33,709
44
£ 37,822 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
S12 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £189k. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Gleadless Primary School
Intake Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Birley Academy
Birley Primary Academy
Birley Spa Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Go Local Extra
- MFG Gleadless
- Animals 'N' Extras
- Baked 2 Perfection
- Bargain Booze
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Phoenix Inn
- Queen's Head
- Swan Inn
- The Bridge Inn
- Carlton Social Club
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- The Old Vicarage (Ridgeway) Ltd
- Momma Zo's
- Hackenthorpe Lunch Club
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings
- Katie's Kafe
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd
- Cooperative
- Heron Foods
- Londis
- M+S Convenience Shop
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Chilli Banana
- Wah King Takeaway Ltd
- Wok Inn
- Benitos
- Bens Pizza
- + 31 more
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Area Profile: S12 · Data under Open Government Licence