Area Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S3 postcode area.

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Population

18,004

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,667 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

58% of S3's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

home £252,309 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S3 is a postcode district in Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 494 active and 332 retired postcodes.

The largest share of S3 (44%) is characterised by a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population, alongside a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives (13%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes S3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in S3 are around £252k, down 3.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S3 at 463 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 31, S3 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.2%
Asian / British Asian23.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2537
Anti-social behaviour1166
Vehicle crime721
Public order697
Other theft696

school Local Schools

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Oxspring Primary School

Good131 pupils
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Hoylandswaine Primary School

Inadequate118 pupils
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Millhouse Primary School

Good121 pupils
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Springvale Primary School

Good241 pupils
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Thurlstone Primary School

Outstanding185 pupils
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Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Penistone Grammar School

Good1828 pupils
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Ecclesfield Primary School

Good397 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Candy Kabin
  • Boutique Monica
  • Martins Goods to Go Ltd
  • Mums Unite Community Centre + Charitable Bank
  • Nisa
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost
  • The Heavenly Nights Guest House
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Zaonmart
  • Cocina de los Muertos
  • Full Stop Cafe
  • 7 Spices Balti
  • Abu Adam's
  • + 121 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Bar Pina Ltd
  • Bassbox
  • Bath Hotel
  • Bay Horse Inn
  • Booze Hound
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Budgens
  • Co-operative Group Limited
  • Huamei Oriental Store
  • Nisa Loca
  • Select & Save
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Wendy's Fish & Chips
  • Hash House
  • W Cake or Bread
  • 1986 The Kebab Kafe
  • Albies
  • + 19 more