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.
BIRLEY VALE AVENUE, S12 2AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLEY VALE AVENUE, S12 2AX.
391
41
£ 36,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Intake Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Birley Primary Academy
Outwood Academy City
Stradbroke Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S122AX · Data under Open Government Licence