S3 7BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Headford Street, 0.6km from Sheffield, Little in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 7BF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 66.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00185242 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEADFORD STREET, S3 7BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADFORD STREET, S3 7BF.
186
22
£ 39,200 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7BF 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
S3 7BF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 93% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7BF. The average age is 22.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 72,995
72 sales · Mean £ 73,648
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7BF is above average at 121 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
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
King Edward VII School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Broomhill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
349 nearby- Copa Caffe0.8 km
- ELM0.9 km
- FULLY LOADED0.5 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social0.5 km
- + 344 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Falafel King0.8 km
- Chef Ming0.8 km
- K Town Chicken0.5 km
- 7 Seas Restaurant0.8 km
- Chikoo's & Peri Peri0.8 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.6 km
- Department of Chemistry0.9 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- Empire Hospitality & Retail Ltd0.9 km
- BP Sheffield - Spar/ Tango Ice Blast0.6 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
76 nearby- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.5 km
- Copa0.8 km
- Portland House0.9 km
- Cricketers0.7 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Ozmen Ltd0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.2 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost1.0 km
- The Salvation Army0.1 km
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.0 km
- Darnall4.5 km
- Dore & Totley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Moore Street/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
- Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Street0.2 km
- Fitzwilliam Gate/Bishop Street0.2 km
- Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Gate0.2 km
- Fitzwilliam Gate/Bishop Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37BF · Data under Open Government Licence