Postcode S12 2AB is located in a minor urban area, within the Richmond ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Arbourthorne area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Arbourthorne is £34,224 per year. The nearest station is Manor Top, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodthorpe Ravine.
Arbourthorne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Arbourthorne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Arbourthorne is £34,224 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from S12 2AB.
Arbourthorne near S12 2AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manor Top located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manor Top | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Manor Top |
| 0.6 mi | Hollinsend | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Hollinsend |
| 0.6 mi | Spring Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Spring Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodthorpe Ravine | Large | Walking directions to Woodthorpe Ravine |
| 0.3 mi | Windy House Lane Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Windy House Lane Pocket Park |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,400 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £268,250 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 125 | £185,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 20 | £131,125 | £206 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,750 | £97,750 | £115,000 | £104,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £98,750 | £124,975 | £87,500 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £87,500 | £124,950 | £95,500 |
| 2019 | £196,498 | £82,500 | £138,000 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £113,000 | £140,000 | £117,000 |
| 2021 | £200,500 | £105,000 | £151,250 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £120,825 | £170,000 | £138,750 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £110,000 | £175,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £132,500 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £125,000 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £254,500 | £120,000 | £195,500 | £140,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £185 | £140 | £119 |
| 2017 | £192 | £160 | £145 | £114 |
| 2018 | £197 | £154 | £151 | £124 |
| 2019 | £186 | £154 | £155 | £134 |
| 2020 | £205 | £167 | £168 | £138 |
| 2021 | £225 | £177 | £183 | £150 |
| 2022 | £257 | £201 | £211 | £176 |
| 2023 | £250 | £189 | £210 | £168 |
| 2024 | £277 | £157 | £209 | £188 |
| 2025 | £275 | £210 | £220 | £195 |
| 2026 | £289 | £221 | £229 | £218 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 2AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 2, Ridgeway Road, Sheffield, S12 2SS | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 2, Ridgeway Road, Sheffield, S12 2SS | Detached | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 8, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SB | Terraced | Leasehold | £127,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 12, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SB | Terraced | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 52, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the S12 2AB postcode area, located within Arbourthorne, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | 978 City Road, Sheffield, S12 2AB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | GoLocalExtra | 912 City Road, Sheffield, S2 1GQ | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 55 Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2AG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Singh's | 129 Fairleigh, Sheffield, S2 1LB | Walking directions to Singh's |
| 0.4 mi | City Grocers | 750 City Road, Sheffield, S2 1GN | Walking directions to City Grocers |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S12 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Byrom
Richmond - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Haigh
Sheffield Heeley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S12 2AB records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around S12 2AB in Arbourthorne is £180,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to S12 2AB, including Prince Edward Primary School (Good), Sheffield Springs Academy (Good) and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S12 2AB is Manor Top, about 104 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S12 2AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley covering S12 2AB is Louise Haigh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Byrom (Reform UK).