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S12 Area Report

Sheffield

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£177,961
Median Price
Postcode district (S12)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (S12)
7
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in S12

Rental Yield
5.2
Price Growth
6.9
Safety
3.5
Schools
5.7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (S12)

Above-average crime levels, partly due to nearby retail/high-footfall areas.

229
Crimes/month
145
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 279
2025-05: 245
2025-06: 241
2025-07: 225
2025-08: 186
2025-09: 216
2025-10: 194
2025-11: 192
2025-12: 193
2026-01: 201
2026-02: 197
2026-03: 289
2025-042026-03

↓ 9% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Sheffield)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Sheffield has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
5
health
4
crime
5
housing
7
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Sheffield (the HPI is only published at LAD level). S12 spans 2 local authorities; Sheffield is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the S12-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£220,367
Sheffield average
+2.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£384,398
Detached
£239,416
Semi-Detached
£199,019
Terraced
£136,327
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £70,994
01/12/2003: £89,865
01/12/2004: £111,630
01/12/2005: £120,030
01/12/2006: £132,658
01/12/2007: £139,804
01/12/2008: £121,708
01/12/2009: £125,351
01/12/2010: £122,822
01/12/2011: £120,450
01/12/2012: £121,402
01/12/2013: £126,051
01/12/2014: £136,807
01/12/2015: £140,216
01/12/2016: £144,569
01/12/2017: £152,012
01/12/2018: £160,412
01/12/2019: £165,225
01/12/2020: £174,152
01/12/2021: £186,490
01/12/2022: £215,896
01/12/2023: £208,856
01/12/2024: £215,019
01/12/2025: £220,367
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

5
Primary
2
Secondary
7
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 7 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43
Avg Attainment 8
+1.2% vs national (42.5)
45%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 38 secondary schools in Sheffield

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in S12 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£275,000
242 sales
Semi-detached
£170,000
1,367 sales
Terraced
£153,000
284 sales
Flat
£119,950
95 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Sheffield. For the headline S12 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+2.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Sheffield
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,733/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. May 2016 · PLANNING
    Erection of galvanised steel trellis/privacy screen (1.2m high) on top of lift overrun .
    Final Decision2016/0578/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

20/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:18 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.3°C
Avg Temperature
845mm
Annual Rainfall
2653h
Sunshine/Year
21.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 18°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 50%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
98%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Frecheville Community CentreOther catering premises
5/5
Cygnet CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Brackenfield HallCaring Premises
5/5
Frecheville Methodist ChurchOther catering premises
4/5
Frecheville News, Cards & GiftsRetailers - other
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

29%
Renewable Energy
111g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

biomass 42.1%wind 19.7%gas 15.4%imports 9.1%solar 9.0%nuclear 4.7%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

183m
Highabove sea level

At 183m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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