Postcode report
Is S12 2BN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About S12 2BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
S12 2BN is a postcode in Richmond, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S12 2BN, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S12 2BN are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S12 2BN is based on Sheffield 045 Census 2021. It covers 7,676 residents, 3,836 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near S12 2BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £168k from 115 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S12 2BN can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S12 2BN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S12 2BN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S12 2BN
Is S12 2BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S12 2BN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S12 2BN?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S12 2BN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for S12 2BN?
LocaleIQ matched S12 2BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S12 2BN?
The latest median sold price is £168k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S12 2BN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.