S3 7AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Radford Street, 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 7AD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 90% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00185236 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RADFORD STREET, S3 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADFORD STREET, S3 7AD.
193
27
£ 48,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 90% private renter occupancy, S3 7AD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 27). Property prices are trending up 40.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7AD. The average age is 26.7. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 89,250
10 sales · Mean £ 93,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7AD is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Netherthorpe Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Broomhill Infant School
King Edward VII School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Division News0.7 km
- Panda Store0.4 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.5 km
- Department of Chemistry0.4 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.9 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa1.0 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.1 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Cavells Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Foundry Bar Student Union0.6 km
- Maggie May's0.6 km
- Maida Vale0.6 km
- Molly Malones0.5 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
246 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.5 km
- Chilli Aroma0.6 km
- 15540.8 km
- 3Squared0.8 km
- Ask Italian0.8 km
- + 241 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Feast1.0 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.7 km
- Falafel King0.8 km
- Merdoc's0.6 km
- Chef Ming0.2 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.4 km
- Darnall4.7 km
- Meadowhall5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road Subway to Trams0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S37AD · Data under Open Government Licence