S12 2AE is a mixed residential area on Mansfield Road, 0.4km from Elm Tree Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S12 2AE offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00040583 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AE.
335
50
£ 34,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 50, S12 2AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AE. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 136,516
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S12 2AE is moderate at 56 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
Intake Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Woodthorpe Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Archdale School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.1 km
- Singhs Premier0.7 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.2 km
- NK Cellar Ltd0.9 km
- City Grocers0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.2 km
- Hollin Bush0.8 km
- The Ball Inn0.2 km
- Fretson Green Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.1 km
- Kins Kitchen0.9 km
- The Sandwich Shack0.9 km
- Yummy Plaza0.8 km
- City Spice Takeaway0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- St Theresa's Parish Centre0.6 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church1.0 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.5 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church0.9 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.5 km
- Sheffield3.4 km
- Woodhouse4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Newlands Drive0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Applegarth Drive0.1 km
- Woodhouse Road/Mansfield Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Woodhouse Road0.2 km
- Kilvington Road/Ulley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AE · Data under Open Government Licence