Area Analysis Sheffield, East Midlands

S12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S12 postcode area.

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Population

33,709

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,822 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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2/10
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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.

home £189,470 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3062
Anti-social behaviour1808
Shoplifting913
Criminal damage and arson854
Burglary760

school Local Schools

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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils
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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good185 pupils
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils
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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good211 pupils
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The Birley Academy

Requires Improvement1072 pupils
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Birley Primary Academy

Good561 pupils
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Birley Spa Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Go Local Extra
  • MFG Gleadless
  • Animals 'N' Extras
  • Baked 2 Perfection
  • Bargain Booze
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Phoenix Inn
  • Queen's Head
  • Swan Inn
  • The Bridge Inn
  • Carlton Social Club
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage (Ridgeway) Ltd
  • Momma Zo's
  • Hackenthorpe Lunch Club
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings
  • Katie's Kafe
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Cooperative
  • Heron Foods
  • Londis
  • M+S Convenience Shop
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Chilli Banana
  • Wah King Takeaway Ltd
  • Wok Inn
  • Benitos
  • Bens Pizza
  • + 31 more