S17 3EG is a sought-after residential area on Rushley Close, 0.3km 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 3EG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 £530k, down 1.8% 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 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00040150 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHLEY CLOSE, S17 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHLEY CLOSE, S17 3EG.
289
51
£ 59,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3EG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S17 3EG's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £530k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £530k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3EG. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
7 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3EG has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
10 nearby- Almas0.4 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.3 km
- Dore Cafe0.4 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Dore Moor Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.8 km
- Dronfield5.8 km
- Grindleford6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Causeway Gardens0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.2 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.2 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S173EG · Data under Open Government Licence