The postcode S12 2RX is located in Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in August 2007 and is an active postcode. S12 2RX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
S12 2RX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of S12 2RX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to S12 2RX is Greenacre Close which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gleadless Road/Ashfield Close and is 158 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 613 m away at Hollinsend Platform to City The closest railway station is Sheffield Rail Station, 3.59 km away.
The closest primary school to S12 2RX (for ages 11 and under) is Gleadless Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 13, 2016.
Residents reported an average download speed of 63.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 40% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for S12 2RX is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Sheffield is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to S12 2RX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to S12 2RX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode S12 2RX
| Introduction | August 2007 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from S12 2RX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Springs Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 754 m |
| Gleadless Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2016) | 868 m |
| Woodlands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 985 m |
| Bankwood Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 10, 2016) | 1.2 km |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 24, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| Intake Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.97 km | |
| Birley Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Stradbroke Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 2.52 km |
| The Birley Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 2.69 km |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 2.92 km |
| Outwood Academy City | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 3 km |
| Woodhouse West Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.19 km | |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 3.3 km |
| Athelstan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 16, 2017) | 3.36 km |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 3.37 km |
| St Joseph's Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 3.97 km |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 4.17 km |
| Ballifield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 4.24 km |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2015) | 4.28 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S12 2RX - Data from Apr 2022
| Gleadless Road/Ashfield Close | 158 m | |
| Gleadless Road/Ashfield Close | 174 m | |
| Gleadless Road/Bartle Road | 318 m | |
| Gleadless Common/Chatsworth Park Road | 320 m | |
| Gleadless Common/Durlstone Crescent | 333 m | |
| Hollinsend Platform to City | 613 m | |
| Hollinsend (South Yorkshire Supertram) | 614 m | |
| Hollinsend (South Yorkshire Supertram) | 618 m | |
| Sheffield Rail Station | 3.59 km | |
| Sheffield Rail Station | 3.65 km | |
| Darnall Rail Station | 4.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S12 2RX - Data from Dec 2021
| Herdings Wood | 525 m | |
| Gleadless Valley | Valley | 682 m |
| Rollestone Wood | 700 m | |
| Buck Wood | 870 m | |
| Leeshall Wood | 1.21 km | |
| High Bank Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Stoneley Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Birley Vale | Valley | 1.59 km |
| Carr Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Lightwoodlane Plantation | 1.69 km | |
| Coneygree Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Charnock Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Brownell's Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Near Hill Clough Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Far Hill Clough Wood | 2.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for S12 2RX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 66.8 Mbps | 63.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 14.7 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 60% | 100% | 71 | 16.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 40% | 40% | - | - |
Energy usage data for S12 2RX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.35068000 |
| Longitude | -1.43353900 |
| OS Easting | 437805 |
| OS Northing | 0383904 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sheffield, Heeley |
| Electoral Ward | Gleadless Valley |
| Local Authority District | Sheffield |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Sheffield City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | South Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | Sheffield |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sheffield |
| Cancer Alliance | South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Sheffield CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sheffield BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Sheffield BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011362 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sheffield 054 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sheffield 054A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |