Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WADSWORTH CLOSE, S12 2DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADSWORTH CLOSE, S12 2DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

302

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S12 2DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% 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 up 31.2% year-on-year.

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

S12 2DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wadsworth Close, 0.6km from Hollins End in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

For families considering a move, S12 2DH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 31.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00040535 (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 2DH. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

S12 2DH has low crime rates — 31 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Stradbroke Primary School

Good489 pupils1.0 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Academy City

Good1123 pupils1.1 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils1.1 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.4 km
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Woodhouse West Primary School

Good376 pupils1.4 km
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Birley Primary Academy

Good561 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives1.0 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.9 km
  • Hollin Bush0.6 km
  • The Ball Inn0.9 km
  • The Noah's Ark0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.8 km
  • The Admiral0.7 km
  • Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Golden City0.7 km
  • PEJIS 30.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hollinsend Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Premier Frecheville0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Richmond Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Steelers Sports Bar0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Birley Hotel0.9 km
  • Welwyn Court Sheltered Scheme1.0 km
  • Richmond Deli & Grill0.8 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church0.6 km
  • Richmond Hotel0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.8 km
  • Woodhouse3.4 km
  • Sheffield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
  • Mansfield Road/Wadsworth Road0.2 km
  • Mansfield Road/Hollinsend Road0.2 km
  • Hollybank Road/Holly Gardens0.3 km
  • Birley Moor Road/Birley Vale Avenue0.3 km