S12 2AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Birley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2AU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00039692 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S12 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S12 2AU.
391
41
£ 36,100 /yr
62%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S12 2AU spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AU. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2AU has low crime rates — 23 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
Birley Primary Academy
Stradbroke Primary School
Outwood Academy City
Woodthorpe Primary School
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Steelers Sports Bar0.5 km
- Sweetpea Cabin0.5 km
- The Cooperative0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Richmond Hotel1.0 km
- Remember When...'0.6 km
- Scowerdons Youth Club1.0 km
- The Sherwood0.8 km
- The Birley Hotel0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Brando's Pizza & Grill0.4 km
- Pizza Paradise0.9 km
- Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.5 km
- Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- Benitos0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.9 km
- Hollin Bush0.5 km
- The Ball Inn1.0 km
- The Noah's Ark0.3 km
- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall3.1 km
- Woodhouse3.6 km
- Sheffield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.1 km
- Birley Moor Road/Wardlow Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AU · Data under Open Government Licence