S17 3AD is a sought-after residential area on Dore Lodge Gardens, 0.6km from Abbeydale Park in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S17 3AD is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00040096 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORE LODGE GARDENS, S17 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORE LODGE GARDENS, S17 3AD.
371
48
£ 59,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S17 3AD's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3AD. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,081,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3AD has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Rowan School
Dore Primary School
King Ecgbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- It's All About Eco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- News Plus0.8 km
- The Village Greens0.9 km
- K Broadhurst0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dore Club1.0 km
- Abbeydale Park Sports Club0.6 km
- Devonshire Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Almas0.8 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.8 km
- Dore Cafe0.8 km
- Hare & Hounds0.8 km
- Sheffield & District Society of Model & Engineers Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley0.9 km
- Dronfield5.0 km
- Sheffield7.0 km
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Postcode Profile: S173AD · Data under Open Government Licence