S12 2AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mansfield Road, 0.3km from Intake in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S12 2AQ 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 rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AQ are sourced from Output Area E00040583 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSFIELD ROAD, S12 2AQ.
335
50
£ 34,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2AQ 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 2AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £172k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2AQ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 82,000
5 sales · Mean £ 88,500
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Semi-Detached
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2AQ has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Intake Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Stradbroke Primary School
Archdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.2 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.1 km
- NK Cellar Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.7 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.1 km
- Hollin Bush0.5 km
- The Ball Inn0.1 km
- Fretson Green Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.2 km
- Kins Kitchen0.8 km
- The Sandwich Shack0.8 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza 4 You0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme1.0 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.8 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.2 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.2 km
- The Station Gym0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.6 km
- Sheffield3.8 km
- Woodhouse4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Woodhouse Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Sharrard Road0.1 km
- Woodhouse Road/Mansfield Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Mansfield Drive0.2 km
- Woodhouse Road/Kilvington Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122AQ · Data under Open Government Licence