S12 2DA is a safe, established residential area on Holly Grove, 0.6km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S12 2DA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00040540 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY GROVE, S12 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY GROVE, S12 2DA.
347
45
£ 31,300 /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
S12 2DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% 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. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2DA. The average age is 44.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 242,500
8 sales · Mean £ 249,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2DA has low crime rates — 28 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
Stradbroke Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Outwood Academy City
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Prince Edward Primary School
Woodhouse West Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.9 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.6 km
- Premier Frecheville0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.7 km
- Hollin Bush0.5 km
- The Ball Inn0.8 km
- The Noah's Ark0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.9 km
- Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.9 km
- The Admiral0.8 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme0.9 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.8 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.5 km
- Richmond Hotel0.7 km
- Remember When...'0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Premier1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.8 km
- Woodhouse3.5 km
- Sheffield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.1 km
- Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122DA · Data under Open Government Licence