Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

APPLEGARTH CLOSE, S12 2DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEGARTH CLOSE, S12 2DN.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S12 2DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in S12 2DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

S12 2DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Applegarth Close, 0.4km from Elm Tree Hill in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 2DN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00040577 (shared with 3 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 2DN. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

S12 2DN has low crime rates — 47 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils0.3 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.5 km
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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils0.7 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.9 km
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Archdale School

Good96 pupils1.0 km
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Sheffield Inclusion Centre

Requires Improvement162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.2 km
  • Singhs Premier0.6 km
  • Baked 2 Perfection0.3 km
  • NK Cellar Ltd1.0 km
  • City Grocers0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.9 km
  • Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.3 km
  • Hollin Bush0.9 km
  • The Ball Inn0.2 km
  • Fretson Green Club0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Intake Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Kins Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Shack1.0 km
  • Yummy Plaza0.7 km
  • City Spice Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • St Theresa's Parish Centre0.5 km
  • St Catherines of Sienna Church1.0 km
  • Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.5 km
  • Arbourthorne Community Church0.9 km
  • Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darnall2.5 km
  • Sheffield3.4 km
  • Woodhouse4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansfield Road/Applegarth Drive0.1 km
  • Mansfield Road/Newlands Drive0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Road/Mansfield Road0.2 km
  • Kilvington Road/Ulley Road0.2 km
  • Kilvington Road/Woodhouse Road0.2 km