Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

TOLL BAR DRIVE, S12 2QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLL BAR DRIVE, S12 2QX.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S12 2QX 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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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S12 2QX has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S12 2QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Toll Bar Drive, 0.3km from Hurlfield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 2QX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 2QX are sourced from Output Area E00040442 (shared with 5 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 2QX. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 158,000

3 sales · Mean £ 159,166

Detached

£ 178,265

1 sales · Mean £ 178,265

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

Crime around S12 2QX is moderate at 59 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson36
Burglary19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Sheffield Springs Academy

Good943 pupils0.7 km
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Bankwood Community Primary School

Inadequate454 pupils0.9 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good429 pupils1.1 km
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Gleadless Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.1 km
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Arbourthorne Community Primary School

Good453 pupils1.1 km
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Prince Edward Primary School

Good456 pupils1.3 km
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Sheffield Inclusion Centre

Requires Improvement162 pupils1.5 km
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Intake Primary School

Good401 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Pearl Motors Ltd0.8 km
  • A E Hartley & Son0.9 km
  • Nali Express0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • M & B Mistry0.9 km
  • AVS Superstore0.5 km
  • Nisa1.0 km
  • Go Local Covenience Store0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Kins Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Shack0.8 km
  • Sisi Pizza0.9 km
  • Smoke 140.9 km
  • Pizza City0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.9 km
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • Carlton Social Club0.6 km
  • Blackstock Pub0.9 km
  • Punch Bowl0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rubeez1.0 km
  • Brunch0.8 km
  • Zippys0.9 km
  • Gleadless United Reform Church0.6 km
  • Arbourthorne Community Church0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield3.5 km
  • Darnall3.7 km
  • Woodhouse5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gleadless Road/Toll Bar Road0.1 km
  • Gleadless Road/Ashfield Close0.2 km
  • Gleadless Road/Sands Close0.2 km
  • Gleadless Road/Ashfield Close0.3 km
  • Fleury Road/Fleury Rise0.3 km