Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WADSWORTH DRIVE, S12 2DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADSWORTH DRIVE, S12 2DF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S12 2DF — age 48, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £174k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.

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

S12 2DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wadsworth Drive, 0.7km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00040535 (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 2DF. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

6 sales · Mean £ 131,165

Semi-Detached

£ 177,000

5 sales · Mean £ 188,800

Detached

£ 196,500

4 sales · Mean £ 196,000

Flat

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

S12 2DF 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime12
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.0 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.0 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.2 km
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Woodhouse West Primary School

Good376 pupils1.3 km
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Birley Primary Academy

Good561 pupils1.4 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.7 km
  • The Admiral0.7 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Golden City0.7 km
  • Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Premier Frecheville0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Birley Hotel0.8 km
  • Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme1.0 km
  • Remember When...'0.7 km
  • Scowerdons Youth Club1.0 km
  • The Sherwood0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Noah's Ark0.3 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.9 km
  • Hollin Bush0.6 km
  • The Ball Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.9 km
  • Woodhouse3.4 km
  • Sheffield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
  • Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue0.3 km
  • Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.3 km
  • Normanton Hill/Richmond Gate0.3 km