Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

KNOWLE GREEN, S17 3AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWLE GREEN, S17 3AP.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S17 3AP 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S17 3AP combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S17 3AP is a sought-after residential area on Knowle Green, 0.4km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S17, S17 3AP offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00040104 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3AP. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 970,000

6 sales · Mean £ 977,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S17 3AP has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.8 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils1.2 km
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Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News Plus0.7 km
  • The Village Greens0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dore Club0.5 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Almas0.7 km
  • Caffe D' Amour0.7 km
  • Dore Cafe0.7 km
  • Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Dore Moor Inn0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • It's All About Eco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Union Jack0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.3 km
  • Grindleford5.6 km
  • Dronfield6.0 km