S12 2BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollybank Crescent, 0.5km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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: Average house prices are around £215k, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00040542 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, S12 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, S12 2BP.
336
40
£ 34,800 /yr
56%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S12 2BP spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2BP. The average age is 40.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 193,250
16 sales · Mean £ 177,637
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2BP 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.
school Local Schools
Intake Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Stradbroke Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Outwood Academy City
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.7 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.8 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.7 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- Hollin Bush0.4 km
- The Ball Inn0.5 km
- The Noah's Ark0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Premier0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kins Kitchen1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shack1.0 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza 4 You1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Centre Spot1.0 km
- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.9 km
- St Theresa's Parish Centre1.0 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.8 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.7 km
- Woodhouse3.7 km
- Sheffield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road/Cadman Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Stanhope Road0.1 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.1 km
- Hollinsend Road/Mansfield Road0.2 km
- Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122BP · Data under Open Government Licence