Affluence in S12 2DB
How S12 2DB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Birley
- Council
- Sheffield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,532 (2024)
S12 2DBSheffield
How well off S12 2DB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S12 2DB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Employment9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S12 2DB area is above that, at 63%. 25.1% are retired and 3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S12 2DB area is broadly in line with that, at 29.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S12 2DB area is well below that, at 23.7%. 16.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S12 2DB sits in (Birley): about 1,532 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.