S12 2AR is a safe, established residential area on Mansfield Road, 0.4km from Intake 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00040587 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AR.
280
41
£ 34,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S12 2AR spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AR. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 118,000
13 sales · Mean £ 117,596
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2AR 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
Sheffield Springs Academy
Stradbroke Primary School
Archdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.5 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.9 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.6 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.3 km
- Hollin Bush0.4 km
- The Ball Inn0.4 km
- The Noah's Ark0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.5 km
- Kins Kitchen0.9 km
- The Sandwich Shack0.9 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pizza 4 You0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Centre Spot1.0 km
- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.9 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.9 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.7 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.7 km
- Woodhouse3.9 km
- Sheffield4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Mansfield Drive0.0 km
- Mansfield Road/Stanhope Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Sharrard Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Cadman Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AR · Data under Open Government Licence