S12 2DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holly Gardens, 0.6km from Woodthorpe Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DE are sourced from Output Area E00040584 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY GARDENS, S12 2DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY GARDENS, S12 2DE.
282
52
£ 31,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S12 2DE is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2DE. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 296,000
1 sales · Mean £ 296,000
Semi-Detached
£ 179,000
2 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2DE has low crime rates — 22 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
Stradbroke Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Outwood Academy City
Prince Edward Primary School
Sheffield Springs Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.9 km
- Hollinsend Convenience Store0.7 km
- Premier Frecheville0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Richmond Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives1.0 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.7 km
- Hollin Bush0.6 km
- The Ball Inn0.7 km
- The Noah's Ark0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.9 km
- Remember When Takeaway Cabin1.0 km
- The Admiral0.9 km
- Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Remember When...'1.0 km
- Richmond Deli & Grill0.6 km
- St Catherines of Sienna Church0.4 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.5 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Premier0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.6 km
- Woodhouse3.5 km
- Sheffield4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.0 km
- Hollybank Road/Carpenter Gardens0.1 km
- Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.1 km
- Normanton Hill/Hollybank Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Hollybank Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S122DE · Data under Open Government Licence