Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CARPENTER CROFT, S12 2DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARPENTER CROFT, S12 2DQ.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S12 2DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in S12 2DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

S12 2DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carpenter Croft, 0.4km from Woodthorpe Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 2DQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00040582 (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 2DQ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,000

3 sales · Mean £ 149,333

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

S12 2DQ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime15
Other theft10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.3 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils0.9 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.9 km
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.7 km
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Richmond Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
  • Hollin Bush0.6 km
  • The Ball Inn0.5 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • PEJIS 30.6 km
  • Planet Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • Richmond Fisheries0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Richmond Deli & Grill0.6 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church0.4 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.3 km
  • Kaz's Kafe0.7 km
  • The Station Gym0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
  • Premier0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.5 km
  • Woodhouse3.6 km
  • Sheffield4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.1 km
  • Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.2 km
  • Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.2 km
  • Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Road/Normanton Hill0.2 km