Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WADSWORTH AVENUE, S12 2DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADSWORTH AVENUE, S12 2DG.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

S12 2DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% 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 down 14.8% year-on-year.

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

S12 2DG is a safe, established residential area on Wadsworth Avenue, 0.5km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S12 2DG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00040540 (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 2DG. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 205,000

15 sales · Mean £ 203,233

Flat

£ 56,500

10 sales · Mean £ 56,899

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

6 sales · Mean £ 162,000

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

S12 2DG 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime12
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.9 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.1 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.2 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
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.2 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.9 km
  • Hollin Bush0.5 km
  • The Ball Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 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 Takeaway0.6 km
  • Golden City0.7 km
  • Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.6 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
  • The Centre Spot1.0 km
  • Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.9 km
  • Remember When...'0.7 km
  • The Sherwood0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.9 km
  • Woodhouse3.5 km
  • Sheffield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.2 km
  • Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue0.2 km
  • Hollinsend Road/Mansfield Road0.2 km