S12 2BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pleasant Road, 0.3km from Woodthorpe Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2BD represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00040581 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLEASANT ROAD, S12 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLEASANT ROAD, S12 2BD.
321
43
£ 34,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S12 2BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2BD. The average age is 42.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,525
12 sales · Mean £ 165,962
Terraced
£ 93,000
3 sales · Mean £ 86,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2BD has low crime rates — 33 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
Woodthorpe Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Stradbroke Primary School
Archdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.4 km
- Manor Top Local0.9 km
- Animals 'N' Extras0.7 km
- Fultons Foods0.9 km
- Jacks Sandwich Stop0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
- Fretson Green Club0.9 km
- The Noah's Ark0.6 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.2 km
- Hollin Bush0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.4 km
- Brando's Pizza & Grill0.5 km
- Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.7 km
- Pizza Paradise0.2 km
- Toppolis0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Richmond Hotel0.8 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.3 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.1 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.4 km
- The Station Gym0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Premier0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.5 km
- Sheffield3.8 km
- Woodhouse3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Road/Kilvington Road0.1 km
- Woodhouse Road/Glenmore Croft0.1 km
- Woodhouse Road/Normanton Hill0.2 km
- Kilvington Road/Woodhouse Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Sharrard Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122BD · Data under Open Government Licence