Postcode S12 3AX is located in a minor urban area, within the Birley ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birley is £42,729 per year. The nearest station is Birley Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Birley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birley is £42,729 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S12 3AX.
Birley near S12 3AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birley Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birley Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Birley Lane |
| 0.4 mi | Birley Moor Road | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Birley Moor Road |
| 0.8 mi | Hackenthorpe | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Hackenthorpe |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Birley area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,800 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £173,500 |
| Detached | 6 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 128 | £181,500 |
10 year median price trend in Birley
In the S12 3AX postcode area, located within Birley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 3AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 7-9 Birley Moor Crescent, Sheffield, S12 3AS | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 106-112 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 83C Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S12 3AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Luke Goddard
Birley - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Betts
Sheffield South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.