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S12

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S12 encompasses SHEFFIELD and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £193,649
1yr change ▲ 0.1%
Crime 13% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£193,649

▲ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% below national avg

Crime Rate

70.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

13% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

393 Mbps

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.

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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

£190K £192K £193K £194K £196K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

62

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.

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393.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S12 SHEFFIELD

What is the average house price in S12 SHEFFIELD?
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 SHEFFIELD 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 is the population of S12 SHEFFIELD?
The population of S12 (SHEFFIELD) is approximately 582,493 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S12 SHEFFIELD?
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.

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