S12 in Sheffield has demonstrated stronger rental dynamics than capital appreciation over the past five years, with rents growing at 6.1% compound annual rate compared to property prices at 1.9%. The district's trajectory score of 59.7/100 places it at the 92nd percentile nationally, indicating above-average market fundamentals despite modest price growth. Population expansion of 1.2% over five years suggests steady demographic support. The area is classified at the latent stage of gentrification, indicating early-stage development characteristics without yet experiencing the pronounced transformation seen in more advanced stages. These metrics collectively suggest a market where yield-focused investors may find opportunities, though capital growth remains constrained relative to rent generation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Sheffield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.4 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
5 planning applications submitted in S12 over the last six months.
- To replace timber door and windows and install replacement UPVC front door and windows (Conservation Area)(Affecting a setting of a LIsted Building)May 2026 · pending
- Application to discharge conditions 6 (underground tunnel) and 8 (Retaining Wall) pursuant to planning application 23/00938/LBApr 2026 · pending
- Application to discharge condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation for Historic Building Recording) pursuant to planning application 23/00937/FLH (appeal decision APP/R1038/W/24/3357336)Mar 2026 · pending
Sheffield (S12) common questions
Is Sheffield up and coming?
Sheffield (S12) has a trajectory score of 58/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 11% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Sheffield safe?
Sheffield has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sheffield?
The average property price in Sheffield (S12) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sheffield?
The median monthly rent in Sheffield (S12) is £916 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sheffield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Rotherham (S61), Rotherham (S62), Dronfield (S18), Barnsley (S74), Sheffield (S5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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