S12 2GA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Parade, 0.3km from Intake in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 2GA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 2GA are sourced from Output Area E00040534 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARADE, S12 2GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARADE, S12 2GA.
257
61
£ 34,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 2GA 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.
Area Character
S12 2GA has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 2GA. The average age is 60.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 2GA has low crime rates — 35 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
Sheffield Springs Academy
Prince Edward Primary School
Intake Primary School
Gleadless Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Archdale School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Intake Post Office/My66 Ltd0.3 km
- Manor Top Local0.6 km
- Nali Express0.9 km
- Baked 2 Perfection0.4 km
- NK Cellar Ltd0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gleadless & Dist Conservatives0.7 km
- Manor Estate Social Club0.8 km
- Embassy Ballroom & Foxwood Public House0.5 km
- Hollin Bush0.8 km
- The Ball Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- The Cooperative0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Go Local Covenience Store0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Intake Fish Bar0.3 km
- Kins Kitchen0.6 km
- The Sandwich Shack0.6 km
- Brando's Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Delicio's Dessert Parlour0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Gleadless United Reform Church0.9 km
- Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents0.8 km
- Arbourthorne Community Church0.7 km
- Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings0.6 km
- Kaz's Kafe0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darnall2.9 km
- Sheffield3.5 km
- Woodhouse4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ridgeway Road/Newlands Road0.1 km
- Ridgeway Road/Corker Road0.1 km
- Ridgeway Road/Hurlfield Road0.2 km
- Mansfield Road/Applegarth Drive0.3 km
- Hurlfield Road/Hurlfield Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S122GA · Data under Open Government Licence