S17 3DX is a sought-after residential area on Causeway Head Road, 0.1km from Causeway Head 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 3DX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £547k, down 2.7% year-on-year. 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 3DX are sourced from Output Area E00040095 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, S17 3DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, S17 3DX.
465
47
£ 59,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3DX 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
S17 3DX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £547k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3DX. The average age is 46.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
Detached
£ 480,000
3 sales · Mean £ 461,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3DX has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Dore Primary School
The Rowan School
King Ecgbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.3 km
- The Village Greens0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dore Club0.4 km
- Devonshire Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Almas0.4 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.3 km
- Dore Cafe0.4 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Dore Moor Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.9 km
- Dronfield5.9 km
- Grindleford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Causeway Head Road/Causeway Gardens0.0 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Kerwin Road0.2 km
- Causeway Head Road/Parkers Lane0.2 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S173DX · Data under Open Government Licence