S3 7BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7BA is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7BA.
440
23
£ 48,300 /yr
27%
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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in S3 7BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 23-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7BA. The average age is 22.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7BA is moderate at 59 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
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Springfield Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Grace Owen Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.9 km
- Department of Chemistry0.9 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Waingate Express0.8 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Harrisons 18540.8 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.8 km
- White Hart Inn0.5 km
- Meltdown Bar0.7 km
- Ritetrax0.9 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
277 nearby- All Things Sweet0.8 km
- Cozy Corner0.9 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.7 km
- Piccolo's0.9 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.4 km
- + 272 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Chef Ming0.8 km
- K Town Chicken0.8 km
- Khyber Diner0.9 km
- Crusty Cob0.5 km
- Merdoc's0.9 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel1.0 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa1.0 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.5 km
- Sheffield Central Travelodge1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Huamei Oriental Store0.2 km
- Nisa Loca0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.3 km
- Darnall4.4 km
- Meadowhall5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shalesmoor/Ebenezer Street0.0 km
- Moorfields/Allen Street0.1 km
- Shalesmoor0.2 km
- Shalesmoor0.2 km
- Shalesmoor Platform to City0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37BA · Data under Open Government Licence