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S12 2GP

Ridgehill Avenue

Richmond

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Detailed insights for S12 2GP

Overview

Postcode S12 2GP is located in a minor urban area, within the Richmond area 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 median sale price in Richmond is £180,000 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £220,000. The nearest station is Hollinsend, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gleadless Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
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 England, 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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 141 ft away from S12 2GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Gleadless near S12 2GP 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 2GP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hollinsend

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hollinsend
0.4 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 2GP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGleadless CommonLargeWalking directions to Gleadless Common
0.5 miWoodthorpe RavineLargeWalking directions to Woodthorpe Ravine
0.1 miHollinsend ParkLargeWalking directions to Hollinsend Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
2,963.3 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
261
90%
African
5
1.72%
Other White
5
1.72%
Caribbean
4
1.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
26.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.33%
No qualifications
34
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.47%
Owns with a mortgage
48
39.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.88%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Richmond

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 171
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £220K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached14£268,250£278
Semi-Detached126£190,000£232
Terraced22£131,125£200
Flats9£130,000£215

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£130,000£195,000£142,750
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£185
2026£289£221£232£200
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 2GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 2GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202560, Ridgehill Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2GPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
10 Jun 2026125, Ridgehill Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
11 May 2026144, Alnwick Road, Sheffield, S12 2GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
29 Oct 2025196, Alnwick Road, Sheffield, S12 2GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
29 Oct 2025196, Alnwick Road, Sheffield, S12 2GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for S12 2GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGleadless Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryIntake Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miSecondarySheffield Springs AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S12 2GP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S12 2GP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 miAsda978 City Road, Sheffield, S12 2ABWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miMorrisons Daily157 Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2AJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2GP, 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 2GP

Is S12 2GP (Gleadless) safe?

The area around S12 2GP 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near S12 2GP?

The median sale price around S12 2GP in Richmond is £180,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S12 2GP?

There are 8 schools close to S12 2GP, including Gleadless Primary School (Requires improvement), Intake Primary School (Good) and Sheffield Springs Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to S12 2GP?

The closest station to S12 2GP is Hollinsend, about 360 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S12 2GP?

S12 2GP 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 2GP (Gleadless) in Parliament and on the local council?

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