Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S12 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S12 2AU.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.8 km
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Birley Primary Academy

Good561 pupils1.2 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.2 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.3 km
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Birley Spa Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils1.4 km
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Charnock Hall Primary Academy

Good403 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
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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
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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