Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S12 2AW House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

335

cake
Avg Age

50

payments
Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: S12 2AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S12 2AW's 51% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S12 2AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Intake in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S12 2AW offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00040583 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AW. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S12 2AW has low crime rates — 39 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

P

Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.4 km
P

Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
S

Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils0.7 km
P

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
P

Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.7 km
P

Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.8 km
A

Archdale School

Good96 pupils1.2 km
P

Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.1 km
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Singhs Premier0.8 km
  • City Grocers1.0 km
  • Manor Post Office0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.7 km
  • Arundel Ex-service Mens Club1.0 km
  • Manor Estate Social Club0.9 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.1 km
  • Hollin Bush0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Premier1.0 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Kins Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Shack0.8 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pizza 4 You0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • St Theresa's Parish Centre0.7 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church0.9 km
  • Arbourthorne Community Church0.9 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.4 km
  • Kaz's Kafe0.1 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.6 km
  • Sheffield3.6 km
  • Woodhouse4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansfield Road/Newlands Drive0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Woodhouse Road0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Road/Mansfield Road0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Applegarth Drive0.2 km
  • Kilvington Road/Ulley Road0.2 km