Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THORNBRIDGE CRESCENT, S12 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBRIDGE CRESCENT, S12 3AE.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S12 3AE 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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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in S12 3AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.

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

S12 3AE is a mixed residential area on Thornbridge Crescent, 0.4km from Birley Estate in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Birley ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S12 3AE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S12 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00039709 (shared with 6 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 3AE. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,099

5 sales · Mean £ 157,039

Flat

£ 65,000

5 sales · Mean £ 66,600

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

Crime around S12 3AE is moderate at 60 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour53
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime26

school Local Schools

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Birley Spa Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils0.5 km
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The Birley Academy

Requires Improvement1072 pupils0.5 km
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Birley Primary Academy

Good561 pupils0.5 km
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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Woodhouse West Primary School

Good376 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Birley Moor Garden Centre0.9 km
  • Steelers Sports Bar0.8 km
  • Sweetpea Cabin0.8 km
  • The Cooperative0.8 km
  • Birley Moor News Ltd0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Plover0.6 km
  • Jack in a Box0.7 km
  • Birley Wood Golf Course0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Katie's Kafe0.6 km
  • Fairway Inn0.5 km
  • Remember When...'0.7 km
  • Scowerdons Youth Club0.7 km
  • The Sherwood0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • M+S Convenience Shop0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Remember When Takeaway Cabin0.8 km
  • The Admiral0.8 km
  • Benitos0.8 km
  • New Loon Fung0.3 km
  • Maranto's Pizza & Grill House0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodhouse3.4 km
  • Darnall4.2 km
  • Sheffield5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Birley Moor Road/Birley Moor Close0.1 km
  • Birley Moor Avenue/Newstead Avenue0.1 km
  • Birley Moor Avenue/Newstead Avenue0.1 km
  • Birley Moor Avenue/Newstead Avenue0.1 km
  • Birley Moor Road/Thornbridge Drive0.2 km