Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLLYBANK CLOSE, S12 2BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK CLOSE, S12 2BN.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S12 2BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S12 2BN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.7% year-on-year.

home £178,125 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S12 2BN is a safe, established residential area on Hollybank Close, 0.6km from Normanton Spring in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S12 2BN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00040586 (shared with 4 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 2BN. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,000

5 sales · Mean £ 172,300

Terraced

£ 149,750

2 sales · Mean £ 149,750

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

S12 2BN has low crime rates — 26 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime7
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.7 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils0.9 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.1 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km
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Woodhouse West Primary School

Good376 pupils1.3 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.4 km
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Birley Spa Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.9 km
  • The Admiral0.8 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • PEJIS 30.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Premier Frecheville0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Just 4 You0.9 km
  • Richmond Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Birley Hotel0.9 km
  • Richmond Deli & Grill0.7 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church0.5 km
  • Richmond Hotel0.6 km
  • Remember When...'0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Strad0.9 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House1.0 km
  • Hollin Bush0.7 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.7 km
  • Woodhouse3.2 km
  • Sheffield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Normanton Hill/Richmond Gate0.1 km
  • Normanton Hill/Richmond Park0.2 km
  • Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.3 km
  • Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.3 km
  • Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.3 km