S17 3RS is a sought-after residential area on West View Lane, 0.4km from Abbeydale Park in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S17 3RS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3RS are sourced from Output Area E00040117 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST VIEW LANE, S17 3RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW LANE, S17 3RS.
147
43
£ 53,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in S17 3RS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3RS. The average age is 43.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 109,250
2 sales · Mean £ 109,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3RS has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bradway Primary School
The Rowan School
King Ecgbert School
Dore Primary School
Totley Primary School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Abbeydale Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- Abbeydale Park Sports Club0.5 km
- Castle Inn0.7 km
- Tunnel Tap0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Seasons Gallery & Gift Ltd0.2 km
- Mohul Restaurant0.4 km
- Rendezvous1.0 km
- Shepley Spitfire0.8 km
- T.R.M. Lunch Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pontus0.4 km
- Balti Ghar0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Scrivens0.4 km
- United Cooperatives Limited1.0 km
- Baslow Road News0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Totley Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley0.9 km
- Dronfield4.2 km
- Grindleford7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/West View Close0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Devonshire Road0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Brinkburn Drive0.2 km
- Totley Brook Road/Abbeydale Road South0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbeydale Park Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S173RS · Data under Open Government Licence