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.
THORNBRIDGE CRESCENT, S12 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBRIDGE CRESCENT, S12 3AE.
213
45
£ 36,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Birley Spa Primary Academy
The Birley Academy
Birley Primary Academy
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Woodhouse West Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Golden Plover0.6 km
- Jack in a Box0.7 km
- Birley Wood Golf Course0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- M+S Convenience Shop0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S123AE · Data under Open Government Licence