Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BIRLEY VALE AVENUE, S12 2AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLEY VALE AVENUE, S12 2AX.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S12 2AX — age 41, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.

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

S12 2AX is a safe, established residential area on Birley Vale Avenue, 0.5km from Frecheville in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Birley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 42.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00039692 (shared with 7 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 2AX. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

S12 2AX has low crime rates — 20 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.7 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.8 km
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Birley Primary Academy

Good561 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.2 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.3 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.4 km
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Birley Spa Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils1.4 km
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Charnock Hall Primary Academy

Good403 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bella's Bakery0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
  • Jack in a Box1.0 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.3 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House1.0 km
  • Hollin Bush0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.5 km
  • The Admiral0.5 km
  • Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.5 km
  • Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
  • Benitos0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Remember When...'0.6 km
  • Scowerdons Youth Club1.0 km
  • The Sherwood0.8 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.8 km
  • The Station Gym0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall3.1 km
  • Woodhouse3.6 km
  • Sheffield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue0.1 km
  • Birley Moor Road/Wardlow Road0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
  • Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.3 km