Hollybank Avenue is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2BL is located in the Richmond electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollybank Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2BW, S12 2BP, S12 2DQ, S12 2DR, S12 2AJ, S12 2DE, S12 2AS, S12 2DA, S13 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S12 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 39.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 44.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.8% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 16.7% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 21.5% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 95.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybank Avenue was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollybank Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Birley and the 767th highest crime rate of 1,696 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hollybank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-04-29 | £208,330 |
| 3 Hollybank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-09-29 | £197,792 |
| 19 Hollybank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-01-11 | £179,690 |
| 24 Hollybank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-02-08 | £163,479 |
| 5 Hollybank Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2020-10-30 | £197,607 |
S12 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Nursery School Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Primary School Lewis Road , S13 8DA | - not rated | 788 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Primary School Lewis Road , S13 8DA | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Middle School City Road , S12 2AA | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley Middle School Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City School Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Springs School East Bank Road , S2 2AL | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk School Cradock Road , S2 2JX | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke Tertiary College Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spring Lane Centre Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Christian School 231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Gym | Mansfield Road | 207 yd | |
| Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings | Holly Bank, 1 Mansfield Drive | 346 yd | |
| St Catherines of Sienna Church | St Catherines Church, Richmond Road | 480 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tenants & Residents | 14 Ulley Road | 621 yd | |
| Richmond Hotel | 443 Richmond Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noah's Ark | 197 Mansfield Road | 271 yd | |
| Hollin Bush | 108 Hollinsend Road | 525 yd | |
| The Ball Inn | 43 Mansfield Road | 638 yd | |
| Gleadless & Dist Conservatives | 268 Hollinsend Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brando's Pizza & Grill | 342 Mansfield Road | 207 yd | |
| Five Eleven Chinese Takeaway | 53 Alnwick Road | 566 yd | |
| City Spice | 47 Mansfield Road | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Paradise | 49 Mansfield Road | 575 yd | |
| Intake Fish Bar | 100 Mansfield Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 155 Mansfield Road | 179 yd | |
| Premier | 2 Nodder Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Squash Club (Closed) 2b 2b Birley Moor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 555 yd |
| Jaunty Park FRITH CLOSE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Woodthorpe Community Primary School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| R J Fitness (Closed) Alport Road | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Stradbroke Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| St Theresa'S Primary School PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.