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S12 3XN

Wellfield Close

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane

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Detailed insights for S12 3XN

Overview

Postcode S12 3XN is located in a minor urban area, within the Ridgeway & Marsh Lane ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Eckington West & Coal Aston area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eckington West & Coal Aston is £46,011 per year. The nearest station is Birley Lane, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Eckington West & Coal Aston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Eckington West & Coal Aston has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Eckington West & Coal Aston is £46,011 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S12 3XN.

Flood risk

No risk

Eckington West & Coal Aston near S12 3XN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birley Lane located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S12 3XN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Birley Lane

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Birley Lane
0.6 mi

Birley Moor Road

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Birley Moor Road
0.9 mi

Hackenthorpe

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hackenthorpe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
575.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.61(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.03(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.15(-31%)
Public order
4.58(-34%)
Burglary
4.58(+38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
96.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.23%
Other White
3
0.96%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
34.65%
No qualifications
53
20.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.57%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.81%
Apprenticeship
19
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
46
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.95%
Social rents from council
13
9.49%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane

Median price£457,500
Price per sq ft£347
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £500K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £347 per square foot) in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£500,000£402
Terraced1£365,000£336
Semi-Detached4£306,500£340

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£235,000£177,500
2017£360,000£205,000£222,500
2018£455,000£164,000£187,500
2019£469,975£200,000£155,000
2020£377,500£160,000£117,500
2021£450,000£215,000£225,000
2022£532,500£275,000£175,000
2023£595,000£152,750£290,000
2024£550,000£237,500£207,000
2025£550,000£313,000£365,000
2026£482,500£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£116£194
2017£199£215£234
2018£319£205£188
2019£251£180£189
2020£234£177£206
2021£247£212£239
2022£358£269£209
2023£359£190£253
2024£325£224£247
2025£319£323£336
2026£331£357
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ridgeway & Marsh Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 3XN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 3XN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026The Fieldings, High Lane, Sheffield, S12 3XFDetachedFreehold£675,000
28 Mar 202517, High Lane, Sheffield, S12 3XFTerracedFreehold£220,000
24 Mar 2025Rawson Croft, High Lane, Sheffield, S12 3XFOtherFreehold£835,000
13 May 20264, Kent House Close, Sheffield, S12 3XSFlatsLeasehold£125,000
26 Sept 20259, Ridgeway Courtyard, Main Road, Sheffield, S12 3XZTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the S12 3XN postcode area, located within Eckington West & Coal Aston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S12 3XN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Birley AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryBirley Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,355
Band E£2,878
Band F£3,402
Band G£3,925
Band H£4,710

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 3XN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carolyn Renwick

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Louise Jones

North East Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth East DerbyshireE07000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East DerbyshireE14001391
ParishEckingtonE04002868
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eckington West & Coal AstonE02004106
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North East Derbyshire 002DE01019816
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S12 3XN

Is S12 3XN (Eckington West & Coal Aston) safe?

The area around S12 3XN records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S12 3XN?

The median sale price around S12 3XN in Eckington West & Coal Aston is £457,500 (about £347 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S12 3XN?

There are 5 schools close to S12 3XN, including Ridgeway Primary School (Good), The Birley Academy (Requires improvement) and Birley Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S12 3XN?

The closest station to S12 3XN is Birley Lane, about 777 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S12 3XN?

S12 3XN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S12 3XN (Eckington West & Coal Aston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire covering S12 3XN is Louise Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carolyn Renwick (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.