Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CITY ROAD, S12 2AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, S12 2AA.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S12 2AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 57% social renting, S12 2AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S12 2AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.1km from Elm Tree Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 2AA is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00172440 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AA. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.6%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S12 2AA is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils0.1 km
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils0.5 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Archdale School

Good96 pupils0.9 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.0 km
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Sheffield Inclusion Centre

Requires Improvement162 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.4 km
  • Manor Top Local0.2 km
  • Nali Express0.7 km
  • Singhs Premier0.5 km
  • Animals 'N' Extras0.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.0 km
  • The Cooperative0.7 km
  • Go Local Covenience Store0.7 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Kins Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Shack1.0 km
  • DB Foods U.K Ltd0.7 km
  • Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Manor Estate Social Club0.5 km
  • Fretson Green Club0.7 km
  • Punch Bowl0.5 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.6 km
  • The Ball Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • St Theresa's Parish Centre0.7 km
  • Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.7 km
  • Peggy's Cafe0.5 km
  • The City Cafe0.5 km
  • Arbourthorne Community Church0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.5 km
  • Sheffield3.2 km
  • Woodhouse4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • City Road/Elm Tree0.0 km
  • Manor Top Interchange/Hurlfield Road E10.1 km
  • Manor Top to Halfwy-Herdings0.1 km
  • Manor Top (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
  • Manor Top Interchange/Hurlfield Road E20.1 km