Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, S12 2BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, S12 2BQ.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

S12 2BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S12 2BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollybank Crescent, 0.6km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S12 2BQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £191k.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00040542 (shared with 5 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 2BQ. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 150,500

4 sales · Mean £ 162,875

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

S12 2BQ 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.2 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.8 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.0 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.0 km
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.7 km
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Richmond Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Baked 2 Perfection0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.8 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
  • Hollin Bush0.4 km
  • The Ball Inn0.6 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • PEJIS 30.8 km
  • Planet Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Richmond Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.9 km
  • Richmond Deli & Grill0.8 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church0.5 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.3 km
  • Kaz's Kafe0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Premier0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Mansfield Road/Cadman Road0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Stanhope Road0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.1 km
  • Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.2 km
  • Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.2 km