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S12 2GJ

Ridgehill Grove

Richmond

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Overview

Postcode S12 2GJ 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 Gleadless area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gleadless is £46,884 per year. The nearest station is Hollinsend, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Jaunty Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Gleadless has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,592 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Gleadless has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Gleadless is £46,884 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from S12 2GJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gleadless near S12 2GJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hollinsend located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S12 2GJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hollinsend

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hollinsend
0.5 mi

Manor Top

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Manor Top
0.6 mi

Gleadless Townend

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Gleadless Townend

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S12 2GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miJaunty ParkLargeWalking directions to Jaunty Park
0.1 miHollinsend ParkLargeWalking directions to Hollinsend Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
7,239.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.92(-17%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.69(-78%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(-7%)
Burglary
4.47(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.24(-74%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
96.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.08%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
20.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.03%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
45.86%
Owns with a mortgage
53
39.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Richmond

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £220K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£268,250£285
Semi-Detached125£185,000£230
Terraced20£131,125£206
Flats7£125,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Richmond

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Richmond.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Richmond.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Richmond in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 2GJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 2GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202514, Ridgehill Grove, Sheffield, S12 2GJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£209,000
03 Dec 20257, Newlands Grove, Sheffield, S12 2FTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
01 May 202560, Ridgehill Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2GPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
11 May 2026144, Alnwick Road, Sheffield, S12 2GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
29 Oct 2025196, Alnwick Road, Sheffield, S12 2GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the S12 2GJ postcode area, located within Gleadless, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S12 2GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGleadless Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryIntake Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySheffield Springs AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 2GJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S12 2GJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHollinsend Convenience Store57-59 Alnwick Road, Sheffield, S12 2GEWalking directions to Hollinsend Convenience Store
0.3 miLondisRidgeway Road, Sheffield, S12 2TAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miOne Stop55 Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2AGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMorrisons Daily157 Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2AJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAsda978 City Road, Sheffield, S12 2ABWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S12 2GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jack Byrom

Richmond - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Louise Haigh

Sheffield Heeley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield HeeleyE14001469
WardRichmondE05010877
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GleadlessE02001664
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 054CE01008003
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S12 2GJ

Is S12 2GJ (Gleadless) safe?

The area around S12 2GJ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near S12 2GJ?

The median sale price around S12 2GJ in Gleadless is £180,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S12 2GJ?

There are 8 schools close to S12 2GJ, including Gleadless Primary School, Intake Primary School (Good) and Sheffield Springs Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S12 2GJ?

The closest station to S12 2GJ is Hollinsend, about 348 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S12 2GJ?

S12 2GJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,592 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S12 2GJ (Gleadless) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley covering S12 2GJ is Louise Haigh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Byrom (Reform UK).

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