Postcode S12 4RF 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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 Birley Lane, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Jaunty Park.
Birley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Birley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from S12 4RF.
Birley near S12 4RF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Birley Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Birley Lane |
| 0.8 mi | Birley Moor Road | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Birley Moor Road |
| 0.9 mi | White Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to White Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jaunty Park | Large | Walking directions to Jaunty Park |
Based on 167 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £299,975 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 138 | £185,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 14 | £178,000 | £212 |
| Flats | 7 | £107,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 4RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2026 | 1, Silkstone Road, Sheffield, S12 4RH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 18, Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 19, Youlgreave Drive, Sheffield, S12 4SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 13, Rowdale Crescent, Sheffield, S12 4SJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 5, Rowdale Crescent, Sheffield, S12 4SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 |
In the S12 4RF postcode area, located within Birley, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 4RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Frecheville | 40 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WD | Walking directions to Premier Frecheville |
| 0.1 mi | Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts | 50 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WD | Walking directions to Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 83C Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 106-112 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S12 4RF, 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
The area around S12 4RF records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around S12 4RF in Birley is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to S12 4RF, including Birley Primary Academy (Good), Birley Spa Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and The Birley Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S12 4RF is Birley Lane, about 1,126 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S12 4RF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield South East covering S12 4RF is Clive Betts (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Goddard (Reform UK).