Ashleigh Place is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S12 2SP is located in the Park and Arbourthorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield, Heeley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashleigh Place, Sheffield, S12 2SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S12 2SA, S12 2SG, S12 2UX, S12 2RZ, S12 2TX, S12 2RY, S12 2UL, S12 2UU, S12 2US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S12 2SP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 29% | 30.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 53% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 40.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 40% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 21.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 30.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 85.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 88.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 88.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashleigh Place was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Birley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashleigh Place has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birley and the 625th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashleigh Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-09-23 | £346,389 |
| 5 Ashleigh Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-03-17 | £325,962 |
| 7 Ashleigh Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2006-07-28 | £387,989 |
| 1 Ashleigh Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2005-10-28 | £325,366 |
| 3 Ashleigh Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2001-11-30 | £343,340 |
S12 2SP 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Edward Primary School Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankwood Community Primary School Bankwood Close , S14 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Primary School Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk Community Primary School Guildford Avenue , S2 2PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birley Academy Birley Lane , S12 3BP | 2out of 4 | 3,007 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 | 2,771 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 | 4,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre Spring Lane , S2 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Park School Norfolk Park Road , S2 2RU | 2out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne Community Church | 600 East Bank Road | 387 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12b Ridgeway Road | 752 yd | |
| The City Cafe | 792 City Road | 987 yd | |
| Cafe 112 | 112 Mansfield Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Peggy's Cafe | 601 City Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | 95 Hurlfield Road | 286 yd | |
| New Inn | 282 Hollinsend Road | 832 yd | |
| Manor Estate Social Club | 794 City Road | 991 yd | |
| Carlton Social Club | 896 Gleadless Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Blackstock Pub | 619 Gleadless Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeye Pizza | 129 Northern Avenue | 691 yd | |
| Arbourthorne Fish Bar | 133 Northern Avenue | 691 yd | |
| Toppolis | 946a City Road | 811 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 202 Ridgeway Road | 818 yd | |
| Pizza4you | 196 Ridgeway Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 137 Northern Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Go Local Covenience Store | 140 Northern Avenue | 539 yd | |
| AVS Superstore | 379 Leighton Road | 815 yd | |
| Londis | 184-186 Ridgeway Road | 818 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 978 City Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Springs Academy HURLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Springs Leisure Centre EAST BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Gleadless Common Recreation Ground GREENACRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Corker Bottom Playing Field (Closed) Corker Road | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| In Trim Health & Fitness 12A 12A RIDGEWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Arbourthorne Playing Fields EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.