S3 7BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 7BJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00185191 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7BJ.
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24
£ 48,300 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7BJ 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
At 78% private renter occupancy, S3 7BJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7BJ. The average age is 24.3. 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 7BJ is moderate at 51 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
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Grace Owen Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- Department of Chemistry0.7 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- G T News0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.3 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.6 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.6 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
270 nearby- All Things Sweet0.7 km
- Cozy Corner0.8 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
- Interval0.9 km
- Krebs Cafe0.8 km
- + 265 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Chef Ming0.6 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- 8520.7 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire0.8 km
- Gurmoss0.8 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Poundland PLC1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa1.0 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.3 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.4 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.0 km
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Edward Street0.2 km
- Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.2 km
- Shalesmoor to Middlewood/Malin Br0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37BJ · Data under Open Government Licence