Postcode S12 4JB 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. The average income per household in Birley is £42,729 per year. The nearest station is Hackenthorpe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rainbow Park.
Birley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Birley has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.0% 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 4JB.
Birley near S12 4JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackenthorpe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hackenthorpe | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Hackenthorpe |
| 0.5 mi | Donetsk Way | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Donetsk Way |
| 0.6 mi | Birley Moor Road | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Birley Moor Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rainbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Rainbow Park |
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 4JB postcode area, located within Birley, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 4JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 132-140 Birley Spa Lane, Sheffield, S12 4EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 1b Main Street, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4LA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | GoLocal | 43 Spa View Road, Sheffield, S12 4HE | Walking directions to GoLocal |
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 4JB, 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.