Sheffield S12 area guide
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Is Sheffield S12 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S12), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £193,314 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 111% above average
- C Schools60% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£193,314
Population
46,221
Recorded crime
480.9
Schools
10
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S12 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (13 of 16,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (90 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S12 (May 24–Jun 26, average 297/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 20,371
Owned 64% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S12.
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Sheffield S12: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S12 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S12), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £193,314 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S12?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S12 runs at 480.9 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S12 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S12 runs at 480.9 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S12?
Homes in Sheffield S12 sell for around £193,314 on average, based on 477 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S12 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (13 of 16,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S12?
There are 10 schools in Sheffield S12 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S12 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S12, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S12 a deprived area?
Sheffield S12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).