S12 2BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollybank Crescent, 0.6km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2BQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% 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: Average house prices are around £191k.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00040542 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, S12 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, S12 2BQ.
336
40
£ 34,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S12 2BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2BQ. The average age is 40.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,500
4 sales · Mean £ 162,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2BQ 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
Gleadless Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Stradbroke Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Outwood Academy City
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.7 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.8 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.8 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- Hollin Bush0.4 km
- The Ball Inn0.6 km
- The Noah's Ark0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.7 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- PEJIS 30.8 km
- Planet Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Richmond Fisheries0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.9 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.8 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.5 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.3 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Premier0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.7 km
- Woodhouse3.7 km
- Sheffield4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Cadman Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Stanhope Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.1 km
- Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.2 km
- Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122BQ · Data under Open Government Licence