S12 2AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodhouse Road, 0.4km from Woodthorpe Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00040583 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHOUSE ROAD, S12 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE ROAD, S12 2AZ.
335
50
£ 34,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 50, S12 2AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £141k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AZ. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 91,000
16 sales · Mean £ 105,906
Flat
£ 92,000
5 sales · Mean £ 92,000
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 156,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2AZ has low crime rates — 28 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
Prince Edward Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Archdale School
Stradbroke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.2 km
- Manor Top Local0.8 km
- Animals 'N' Extras0.6 km
- Fultons Foods0.7 km
- Jacks Sandwich Stop0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.8 km
- Fretson Green Club0.9 km
- Punch Bowl1.0 km
- The Noah's Ark0.7 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Premier0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.2 km
- Kins Kitchen0.9 km
- The Sandwich Shack0.9 km
- Brando's Pizza & Grill0.5 km
- Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Richmond Hotel0.9 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.3 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.2 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.2 km
- The Station Gym0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.5 km
- Sheffield3.7 km
- Woodhouse4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Road/Kilvington Road0.1 km
- Kilvington Road/Woodhouse Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Woodhouse Road0.1 km
- Woodhouse Road/Mansfield Road0.1 km
- Kilvington Road/Ulley Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AZ · Data under Open Government Licence