Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLLYBANK DRIVE, S12 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK DRIVE, S12 2BU.

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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 2BU 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 2BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £157k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 21.9% year-on-year.

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

S12 2BU is a safe, established residential area on Hollybank Drive, 0.5km from Normanton Spring in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2BU 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 2BU. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 132,000

17 sales · Mean £ 143,320

Semi-Detached

£ 143,000

1 sales · Mean £ 143,000

Detached

£ 196,000

1 sales · Mean £ 196,000

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

S12 2BU has low crime rates — 17 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils0.8 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils0.8 km
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Woodhouse West Primary School

Good376 pupils1.2 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.2 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km
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Birley Spa Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils1.4 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jack in a Box0.9 km
  • The Strad0.8 km
  • Hollin Bush0.8 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.8 km
  • The Admiral0.7 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Golden City0.7 km
  • PEJIS 30.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Premier Frecheville0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Just 4 You0.8 km
  • Richmond Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Birley Hotel0.9 km
  • Richmond Deli & Grill0.7 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church0.6 km
  • Richmond Hotel0.6 km
  • Remember When...'0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.8 km
  • Woodhouse3.2 km
  • Sheffield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Normanton Hill/Richmond Gate0.1 km
  • Normanton Hill/Richmond Park0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.4 km
  • Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue0.4 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.4 km