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S12 4ES

Dyke Vale Road

Birley

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Overview

Postcode S12 4ES 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birley is £42,729 per year. The nearest station is Hackenthorpe, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rainbow Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Birley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Birley has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Birley is £42,729 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from S12 4ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Birley near S12 4ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hackenthorpe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S12 4ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hackenthorpe

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Hackenthorpe
0.5 mi

Birley Moor Road

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Birley Moor Road
0.7 mi

Donetsk Way

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Donetsk Way

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S12 4ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRainbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Rainbow Park

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
1,191.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.42(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.42(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.17(+42%)
Vehicle crime
10(+78%)
Public order
8.26(-6%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
402
93.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
1.86%
Other White
6
1.4%
Other Asian
4
0.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.7%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
30.21%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
33.93%
Owns outright
49
29.17%
Owns with a mortgage
45
26.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.19%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Birley

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £216K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Birley area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,800 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£299,975£275
Semi-Detached141£185,000£226
Terraced16£173,500£212
Flats7£107,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£66,000£125,000£117,500
2017£185,000£89,250£122,000£110,000
2018£196,000£86,000£132,000£120,000
2019£206,000£73,250£135,000£120,000
2020£210,250£111,000£140,000£128,000
2021£229,000£101,500£155,000£132,565
2022£258,375£89,500£169,000£161,250
2023£345,000£97,500£170,000£166,250
2024£265,000£112,000£175,000£159,000
2025£350,000£106,500£180,000£176,000
2026£250,000£122,500£186,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£104£156£135
2017£210£172£154£149
2018£180£148£167£138
2019£180£133£171£143
2020£213£182£175£154
2021£236£146£186£147
2022£272£184£206£193
2023£306£187£219£213
2024£249£159£214£193
2025£278£167£226£200
2026£272£208£226£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 4ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 4ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202551, Dyke Vale Road, Sheffield, S12 4ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
04 Aug 202518, Dyke Vale Way, Sheffield, S12 4EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
29 Aug 202530, Dyke Vale Road, Sheffield, S12 4ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
21 Jul 202527, Dyke Vale Avenue, Sheffield, S12 4ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000
16 Jun 20255, Dyke Vale Road, Sheffield, S12 4EQTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the S12 4ES postcode area, located within Birley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S12 4ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBirley Spa Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodhouse West Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 4ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S12 4ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpa View Post Office & Convenience Store39 Spa View Road, Sheffield, S12 4HEWalking directions to Spa View Post Office & Convenience Store
0.3 miGoLocal41-43 Spa View Road, Sheffield, S12 4HEWalking directions to GoLocal
0.3 miSpar132-140 Birley Spa Lane, Sheffield, S12 4EJWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miGo Local1b Main Street, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4LAWalking directions to Go Local

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 4ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Goddard

Birley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Clive Betts

Sheffield South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield South EastE14001470
WardBirleyE05010859
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BirleyE02006869
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 076FE01033279
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S12 4ES

Is S12 4ES (Birley) safe?

The area around S12 4ES records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near S12 4ES?

The median sale price around S12 4ES in Birley is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S12 4ES?

There are 7 schools close to S12 4ES, including Birley Spa Primary Academy (Requires improvement), St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Woodhouse West Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S12 4ES?

The closest station to S12 4ES is Hackenthorpe, about 608 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S12 4ES?

S12 4ES scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S12 4ES (Birley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield South East covering S12 4ES is Clive Betts (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Goddard (Reform UK).