Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODHOUSE ROAD, S12 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE ROAD, S12 2AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

254

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S12 2AY 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S12 2AY's 68% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.

home £214,200 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S12 2AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhouse Road, 0.3km from Woodthorpe Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 26.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00040579 (shared with 5 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 2AY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 282,500

2 sales · Mean £ 282,500

Semi-Detached

£ 216,500

2 sales · Mean £ 216,500

Terraced

£ 103,000

5 sales · Mean £ 106,800

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

S12 2AY 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.3 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.5 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.9 km
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils1.0 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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Archdale School

Good96 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.3 km
  • Manor Top Local0.9 km
  • Animals 'N' Extras0.6 km
  • Fultons Foods0.8 km
  • Jacks Sandwich Stop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
  • Fretson Green Club0.8 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.7 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.2 km
  • Hollin Bush0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Brando's Pizza & Grill0.5 km
  • Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.6 km
  • Pizza Paradise0.2 km
  • Toppolis0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Richmond Hotel0.8 km
  • Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.2 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.2 km
  • Kaz's Kafe0.3 km
  • The Station Gym0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Premier0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.4 km
  • Sheffield3.7 km
  • Woodhouse4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhouse Road/Kilvington Road0.0 km
  • Kilvington Road/Woodhouse Road0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Road/Glenmore Croft0.1 km
  • Kilvington Road/Ulley Road0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Road/Normanton Hill0.2 km