S12 — SHEFFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S12 is £193,649, which is 16% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S12 cost 32.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S12 have risen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£307,948	158
Semi-detached	£183,189	824
Terraced	£165,832	186
Flat	£114,517	64
All types	£193,649	1277

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 70.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S12 has a crime rate 13% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S12 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Intake Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ridgeway Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Sheffield Springs Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Birley Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S12 are 393.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

393.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S12 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S12 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S12 (SHEFFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£193,649, 33% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (393 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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S11

SHEFFIELD

£409K

▼ 1.7% YoY

S13

SHEFFIELD

£189K

▼ 3.5% YoY

S14

SHEFFIELD

£125K

▲ 6.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S12?

The average house price in S12 (SHEFFIELD) is £193,649, based on 1277 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.1% over the past year.

Is S12 a safe area to live?

Crime in S12 is close to the national average at 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S12?

There are 10 schools in or near S12. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in S12?

Council tax in S12 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S12?

The average broadband download speed in S12 is 393 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in S12 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 582,493.