Postcode S12 4WR 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 Hollinsend, about 0.8 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 a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Birley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from S12 4WR.
Birley near S12 4WR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hollinsend located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hollinsend | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Hollinsend |
| 0.8 mi | White Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to White Lane |
| 0.8 mi | Birley Lane | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Birley Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jaunty Park | Large | Walking directions to Jaunty Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £299,975 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 141 | £185,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 16 | £173,500 | £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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 4WR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 44, Fox Lane, Sheffield, S12 4WR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 20, Fox Lane, Sheffield, S12 4WR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 5, Longstone Crescent, Sheffield, S12 4WN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 57, Longstone Crescent, Sheffield, S12 4WN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 27, Longstone Crescent, Sheffield, S12 4WN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £176,000 |
In the S12 4WR postcode area, located within Birley, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 4WR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Frecheville | 40 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WD | Walking directions to Premier Frecheville |
| 0.2 mi | Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts | 50 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WD | Walking directions to Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 68 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 83C Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 157 Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 4WR, 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 4WR records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4WR in Birley is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to S12 4WR, including Birley Primary Academy (Good), Intake Primary School (Good) and Gleadless Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S12 4WR is Hollinsend, about 1,212 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S12 4WR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,277 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 4WR is Clive Betts (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Goddard (Reform UK).