Hollybank Close is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2BN 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 Close, Sheffield, S12 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2BT, S12 2BS, S12 2BZ, S12 2BU, S12 2BY, S12 2GZ, S12 2DF, S13 8LG, S12 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 2BN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S12 2BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 31.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 52% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 19.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 19.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 16.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 15.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94% | 92.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 95.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybank Close was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Richmond average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hollybank Close has the lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Richmond and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Hollybank Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-03-31 | £163,407 |
| 21 Hollybank Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-09-13 | £199,050 |
| 33 Hollybank Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-04-22 | £205,820 |
| 1 Hollybank Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-12-11 | £179,706 |
| 18 Hollybank Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2018-10-05 | £236,382 |
S12 2BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S12 2BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 653 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Primary School Lewis Road , S13 8DA | - not rated | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Prince of Wales Road , S2 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,334 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 | 4,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 494 yd | |
| St Catherines of Sienna Church | St Catherines Church, Richmond Road | 554 yd | |
| Richmond Hotel | 443 Richmond Road | 630 yd | |
| Richmond Deli & Grill | 406 Richmond Road | 715 yd | |
| Hollybank Sheltered Dwellings | Holly Bank, 1 Mansfield Drive | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noah's Ark | 197 Mansfield Road | 417 yd | |
| Hollin Bush | 108 Hollinsend Road | 808 yd | |
| The Strad | 101 Stradbroke Drive | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brando's Pizza & Grill | 342 Mansfield Road | 550 yd | |
| PEJIS 3 | 390 Richmond Road | 715 yd | |
| Golden House | 398 Richmond Road | 715 yd | |
| Birley Charcoal Grill | 36b Birley Moor Road | 847 yd | |
| The Admiral | 36a Birley Moor Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 155 Mansfield Road | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birley Squash Club (Closed) 2b 2b Birley Moor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 469 yd |
| R J Fitness (Closed) Alport Road | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Frecheville Community Sports And Social Club ALPORT AVENUE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Stradbroke Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Jaunty Park FRITH CLOSE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Outwood Academy City STRADBROKE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Gleadless Primary School HOLLINSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| Woodthorpe Community Primary School LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.