Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

TOWNHEAD ROAD, S17 3AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNHEAD ROAD, S17 3AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 3AQ 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 3AQ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£1.3M 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 3AQ is a sought-after residential area on Townhead Road, 0.4km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

For serious buyers, S17 3AQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 3AQ 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 3AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,325,000

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

S17 3AQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.7 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils1.0 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km
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Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Cricket Inn0.9 km
  • Almas0.7 km
  • Caffe D' Amour0.7 km
  • Dore Cafe0.7 km
  • Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News Plus0.7 km
  • The Village Greens0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dore Club0.5 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.7 km
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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
  • Dronfield5.9 km