S12 2BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mansfield Drive, 0.3km from Woodthorpe Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2BH 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00040581 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSFIELD DRIVE, S12 2BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSFIELD DRIVE, S12 2BH.
321
43
£ 34,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S12 2BH 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 up 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2BH. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 138,500
2 sales · Mean £ 138,500
Terraced
£ 110,000
9 sales · Mean £ 110,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2BH has low crime rates — 29 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
Stradbroke Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Archdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.5 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.6 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.7 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.3 km
- Hollin Bush0.6 km
- The Ball Inn0.4 km
- The Noah's Ark0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.5 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- PEJIS 30.7 km
- Planet Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Richmond Fisheries0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Richmond Deli & Grill0.7 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.5 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.1 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.5 km
- The Station Gym0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.5 km
- Woodhouse3.8 km
- Sheffield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Road/Normanton Hill0.1 km
- Woodhouse Road/Glenmore Croft0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Mansfield Drive0.2 km
- Woodhouse Road/Kilvington Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Sharrard Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122BH · Data under Open Government Licence