S12 4NU is a safe, established residential area on Stoneacre Close, 0.6km from Owlthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beighton ward and the Sheffield South East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for S12 4NU are sourced from Output Area E00040719 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEACRE CLOSE, S12 4NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEACRE CLOSE, S12 4NU.
267
47
£ 42,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S12 4NU — age 47, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S12 4NU. The average age is 46.6. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S12 4NU has low crime rates — 36 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
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Becton School
Waterthorpe Infant School
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Momma Zo's0.6 km
- Hackenthorpe Lunch Club0.6 km
- Potato Shack0.7 km
- Tim Hortons1.0 km
- Georgie's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Lees Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Shahi Mir Ch0.5 km
- Masala Express0.7 km
- Sizzlers0.7 km
- Chilli Chickanz0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Sheffield Mosborough Superstore0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hackenthorpe Post Office0.2 km
- JL Licence and Retail0.7 km
- Go Local Extra0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sportsman0.4 km
- The Hogshead0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse2.6 km
- Darnall5.0 km
- Kiveton Bridge7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Donetsk Way0.1 km
- Donetsk Way/Stoneacre Avenue0.1 km
- Donetsk Way Platform to Halfway0.1 km
- Donetsk Way0.1 km
- Donetsk Way (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S124NU · Data under Open Government Licence