S12 2AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Elm Tree Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 2AD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00172440 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S12 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S12 2AD.
540
36
£ 30,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2AD 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in S12 2AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AD. The average age is 35.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S12 2AD is moderate at 60 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
Prince Edward Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Intake Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Archdale School
Gleadless Primary School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.3 km
- Manor Top Local0.3 km
- Nali Express0.8 km
- Singhs Premier0.5 km
- Animals 'N' Extras0.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
- The Cooperative0.8 km
- Go Local Covenience Store0.8 km
- Poundland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.3 km
- Kins Kitchen1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shack1.0 km
- DB Foods U.K Ltd0.8 km
- Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Manor Estate Social Club0.5 km
- Fretson Green Club0.7 km
- Punch Bowl0.6 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- The Ball Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.6 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.7 km
- Peggy's Cafe0.6 km
- The City Cafe0.5 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.5 km
- Sheffield3.2 km
- Woodhouse4.6 km
Bus Stops
- City Road/Elm Tree0.1 km
- Manor Top Interchange/Hurlfield Road E10.1 km
- Manor Top Interchange/Hurlfield Road E20.1 km
- Manor Top to Halfwy-Herdings0.1 km
- Manor Top/Elm Tree0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AD · Data under Open Government Licence