Postcode insights

S12 4YD

Smalldale Road

Birley

Property search →

Interactive map showing S12 4YD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for S12 4YD

Overview

Postcode S12 4YD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Birley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from S12 4YD.

Flood risk

No risk

Birley near S12 4YD 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S12 4YD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Birley Lane

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Birley Lane
0.7 mi

Birley Moor Road

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Birley Moor Road
0.8 mi

White Lane

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to White Lane

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
6,340.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
108.16(+1135%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.1(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.82(+81%)
Other theft
23.03(+246%)
Public order
15.35(+74%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
95.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.15%
Roma
3
0.92%
Other White
2
0.62%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.41%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.05%
No qualifications
42
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
46.43%
Owns with a mortgage
64
45.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.14%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 4YD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S12 4YD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202566, Smalldale Road, Sheffield, S12 4YDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
13 Jun 202562, Smalldale Road, Sheffield, S12 4YDSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,000
18 Dec 202594, Churchdale Road, Sheffield, S12 4XUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
14 Nov 2025102, Churchdale Road, Sheffield, S12 4XUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
14 Nov 2025102, Churchdale Road, Sheffield, S12 4XUSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the S12 4YD postcode area, located within Birley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBirley Spa Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryThe Birley AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S12 4YD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S12 4YD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron Foods68 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miTesco Express83C Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food106-112 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miFrecheville News, Cards & Gifts50 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WDWalking directions to Frecheville News, Cards & Gifts
0.2 miPremier Frecheville40 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WDWalking directions to Premier Frecheville

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 4YD, 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 076AE01007838
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S12 4YD

Is S12 4YD (Birley) safe?

The area around S12 4YD 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.

What is the average house price near S12 4YD?

The median sale price around S12 4YD 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 4YD?

There are 9 schools close to S12 4YD, including Birley Primary Academy (Good), Birley Spa Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and The Birley Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S12 4YD?

The closest station to S12 4YD is Birley Lane, about 807 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S12 4YD?

S12 4YD 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).

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

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