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.
HOLLYBANK DRIVE, S12 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK DRIVE, S12 2BU.
307
45
£ 31,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Intake Primary School
Outwood Academy City
Stradbroke Primary School
Woodhouse West Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
Birley Spa Primary Academy
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Jack in a Box0.9 km
- The Strad0.8 km
- Hollin Bush0.8 km
- The Noah's Ark0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S122BU · Data under Open Government Licence