S17 3GD is a sought-after residential area on Townhead Road, 0.2km 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 3GD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3GD are sourced from Output Area E00040111 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWNHEAD ROAD, S17 3GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNHEAD ROAD, S17 3GD.
370
44
£ 59,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3GD 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S17 3GD combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£440k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3GD. The average age is 44.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 478,000
1 sales · Mean £ 478,000
Semi-Detached
£ 421,750
2 sales · Mean £ 421,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3GD has low crime rates — 12 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
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.2 km
- The Village Greens0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dore Club0.0 km
- The Crown Inn1.0 km
- Devonshire Arms0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Almas0.1 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.2 km
- Dore Cafe0.1 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Hare & Hounds0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.7 km
- Dronfield5.6 km
- Grindleford6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.3 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.3 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.3 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S173GD · Data under Open Government Licence