S12 3AA is a safe, established residential area on Thornbridge Avenue, 0.5km from Birley Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Birley ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
Day-to-day life in S12 3AA has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00039688 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNBRIDGE AVENUE, S12 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBRIDGE AVENUE, S12 3AA.
261
40
£ 36,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S12 3AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S12 3AA is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 3AA. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
7 sales · Mean £ 119,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S12 3AA is moderate at 51 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
Birley Primary Academy
The Birley Academy
Birley Spa Primary Academy
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
Gleadless Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Jack in a Box1.0 km
- Birley Wood Golf Course0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Rainbow Takeaway0.8 km
- Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.6 km
- The Admiral0.7 km
- Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.7 km
- Safa Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Birley Moor News Ltd0.4 km
- Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts0.7 km
- Premier Frecheville0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Fairway Inn0.5 km
- Remember When...'0.7 km
- Scowerdons Youth Club1.0 km
- The Sherwood0.6 km
- Bay of Bengal0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse3.8 km
- Darnall4.2 km
- Sheffield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thornbridge Road/Thornbridge Grove0.1 km
- Thornbridge Road/Thornbridge Grove0.1 km
- Thornbridge Road/Birley Moor Avenue0.2 km
- Birley Moor Avenue/Thornbridge Rise0.2 km
- Thornbridge Road/Thornbridge Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S123AA · Data under Open Government Licence