Herdings View is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2LE is located in the Gleadless Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herdings View, Sheffield, S12 2LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2LF, S12 2LB, S12 2LD, S12 2LA, S14 1SQ, S12 2LR, S12 2LT, S12 3LA, S12 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 2LE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52.3% | 47.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 33.6% | 36.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 46.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 35.7% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 43.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 20.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 25.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.9% | 94.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herdings View was 1711.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1685.5% higher than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Herdings View has the highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 7th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 239.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Herdings View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-19 | £150,635 |
| 3 Herdings View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-04-29 | £188,937 |
| 7 Herdings View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,501 | 2021-09-28 | £344,782 |
| 27 Herdings View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-20 | £152,644 |
| 15 Herdings View, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2020-01-22 | £193,290 |
S12 2LE 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 5,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Community School Norton Avenue , S14 1SL | 2out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS | 2out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankwood Community Primary School Bankwood Close , S14 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Springs Academy Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,567 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 | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlers Spice | Cutlers Arms, 1 Leighton Road | 218 yd | |
| Ng's Coffee House | 197 White Lane | 298 yd | |
| Pasha Restaurant | 960 Gleadless Road | 302 yd | |
| Allied Snooker Centre | 960 Gleadless Road | 302 yd | |
| Brunch | 855 Gleadless Road | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 972 Gleadless Road | 302 yd | |
| Carlton Social Club | 896 Gleadless Road | 400 yd | |
| New Inn | 282 Hollinsend Road | 750 yd | |
| The Centre Spot | 56 Jaunty Lane | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Kasra | 956 Gleadless Road | 302 yd | |
| Townend Fish Bar | 958 Gleadless Road | 302 yd | |
| Chilli Banana | 861 Gleadless Road | 323 yd | |
| Maxi's Chicken | 300 Leighton Road | 956 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 3 Jaunty Way | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 960 Gleadless Road | 302 yd | |
| M & B Mistry | 149-151 Morland Road | 576 yd | |
| Cooperative | 108 White Lane | 706 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 27 Jaunty Way | 977 yd | |
| Londis | 184-186 Ridgeway Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Community School NORTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Light Wood Playing Fields BOWMAN DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Herdings Park RAEBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Charnock Hall Primary School CARTER HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 190.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.