S3 7BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00185191 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7BL.
758
24
£ 48,300 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7BL 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 7BL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7BL. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7BL is moderate at 56 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
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Grace Owen Nursery School
Broomhall Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- FULLY LOADED0.7 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social0.9 km
- Taco Bell0.7 km
- Admiral1.0 km
- + 287 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- G T News0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- True North Brew Co.0.7 km
- Wellington Express0.9 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
79 nearby- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.5 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.6 km
- J D Wetherspoons Ltd0.8 km
- Mojo0.6 km
- Popworld0.6 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- 8520.6 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.9 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire0.7 km
- Gurmoss0.7 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Novotel Sheffield1.0 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.2 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.3 km
- Darnall4.5 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Scotland Street/Edward Street0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
- Moorfields/Allen Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S37BL · Data under Open Government Licence