S12 2AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mansfield Road, 0.5km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00040542 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AJ.
336
40
£ 34,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S12 2AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £147k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AJ. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,500
6 sales · Mean £ 153,500
Terraced
£ 110,000
7 sales · Mean £ 107,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2AJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Intake Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Stradbroke Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Outwood Academy City
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.6 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.4 km
- Premier Frecheville1.0 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.7 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- Hollin Bush0.3 km
- The Ball Inn0.5 km
- The Noah's Ark0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Premier1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.6 km
- Kins Kitchen1.0 km
- The Admiral1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shack1.0 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Centre Spot1.0 km
- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.8 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.9 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.6 km
- Richmond Hotel0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.7 km
- Woodhouse3.8 km
- Sheffield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Cadman Road0.0 km
- Mansfield Road/Stanhope Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.1 km
- Hollinsend Road/Mansfield Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Mansfield Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AJ · Data under Open Government Licence