S12 2BN is a safe, established residential area on Hollybank Close, 0.6km from Normanton Spring in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2BN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00040586 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLYBANK CLOSE, S12 2BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK CLOSE, S12 2BN.
307
45
£ 31,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2BN 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S12 2BN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2BN. The average age is 45.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,000
5 sales · Mean £ 172,300
Terraced
£ 149,750
2 sales · Mean £ 149,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2BN has low crime rates — 26 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
Stradbroke Primary School
Outwood Academy City
Woodthorpe Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Woodhouse West Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Birley Spa Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.9 km
- The Admiral0.8 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- PEJIS 30.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.9 km
- Premier Frecheville0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Just 4 You0.9 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Birley Hotel0.9 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.7 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.5 km
- Richmond Hotel0.6 km
- Remember When...'0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Strad0.9 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House1.0 km
- Hollin Bush0.7 km
- The Noah's Ark0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.7 km
- Woodhouse3.2 km
- Sheffield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Normanton Hill/Richmond Gate0.1 km
- Normanton Hill/Richmond Park0.2 km
- Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.3 km
- Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.3 km
- Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S122BN · Data under Open Government Licence