S12 2AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2AL represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00040543 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S12 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S12 2AL.
377
44
£ 34,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S12 2AL is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AL. The average age is 44.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2AL has low crime rates — 31 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
Stradbroke Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Outwood Academy City
Sheffield Springs Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bella's Bakery1.0 km
- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.9 km
- Basegreen News1.0 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.5 km
- Premier Frecheville0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.8 km
- The Noah's Ark0.0 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.7 km
- Hollin Bush0.4 km
- The Ball Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.9 km
- Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.8 km
- The Admiral0.8 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Birley Hotel1.0 km
- The Centre Spot0.9 km
- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.8 km
- Remember When...'0.9 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.9 km
- Woodhouse3.6 km
- Sheffield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.0 km
- Hollinsend Road/Mansfield Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AL · Data under Open Government Licence