Is S12 2BS a safe place to live?

Yes, S12 2BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S12 2BS?

The average property price in S12 2BS is currently around £160k.

What is the population of S12 2BS?

The population for the S12 2BS area is approximately 282 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLLYBANK DRIVE, S12 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK DRIVE, S12 2BS.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S12 2BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10

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6/10

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6/10

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5/10

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3/10

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3/10

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8/10

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5/10

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4/10

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Area Character

S12 2BS is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S12 2BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hollybank Drive, 0.6km from Normanton Spring in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S12 2BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% 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 £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00040584 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2BS. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 174,000

3 sales · Mean £ 170,333

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 166,928

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S12 2BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences35

Anti-social behaviour19

Vehicle crime10

Burglary9

Public order8

school Local Schools

Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.7 km

Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils0.7 km

Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils0.9 km

Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.0 km

Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km

Woodhouse West Primary School

Good376 pupils1.3 km

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.3 km

Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby

Remember When Takeaway Cabin1.0 km
The Admiral0.8 km
Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Golden City0.8 km
Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.8 km
+ 10 more

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby

Hollinsend Convenience Store0.9 km
Premier Frecheville0.8 km
Co-operative Group0.5 km
Just 4 You0.8 km
Richmond Convenience Store0.6 km
+ 9 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby

Remember When...'0.9 km
Richmond Deli & Grill0.6 km
St Catherines of Sienna Church0.4 km
Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.8 km
The Station Gym0.5 km
+ 2 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

The Strad0.8 km
Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House1.0 km
Hollin Bush0.8 km
The Noah's Ark0.4 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

The Co-operative0.5 km
Premier1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Darnall2.7 km
Woodhouse3.2 km
Sheffield4.5 km

Bus Stops

Normanton Hill/Richmond Gate0.1 km
Normanton Hill/Richmond Park0.2 km
Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.3 km
Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.3 km
Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.3 km