S3 7BR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Broomfield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 7BR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BR are sourced from Output Area E00041100 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7BR.
338
25
£ 39,200 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7BR 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
70% of homes in S3 7BR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 25).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7BR. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7BR is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broomhall Nursery School
Springfield Primary School
King Edward VII School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Broomhill Infant School
Netherthorpe Primary School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Craft & Berry0.8 km
- W H Smiths0.6 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.5 km
- Department of Chemistry0.6 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
251 nearby- Butcher & Catch1.0 km
- Copa Caffe0.6 km
- ELM0.4 km
- FULLY LOADED0.5 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- + 246 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Falafel King0.4 km
- Chef Ming0.6 km
- K Town Chicken0.6 km
- 7 Seas Restaurant0.6 km
- Fanoush0.9 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.6 km
- White Hart Inn1.0 km
- Copa0.6 km
- Lounge4180.9 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Budgens0.8 km
- Ozmen Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.6 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.9 km
- The Salvation Army0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.5 km
- Darnall5.0 km
- Dore & Totley5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Broomspring Lane/Brunswick Street0.2 km
- Glossop Road/Gell Street0.4 km
- Glossop Road/Clarkson Street0.4 km
- Glossop Road/Clarkson Street0.4 km
- University of Sheffield to Middlewood0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S37BR · Data under Open Government Licence