S3 7BY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 82% 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00185195 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7BY.
1,319
22
£ 48,300 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7BY 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 82% private renter occupancy, S3 7BY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 22).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7BY. The average age is 22.3. 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 7BY is moderate at 71 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
Broomhall Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Broomhill Infant School
King Edward VII School
Grace Owen Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Coffee @ Moor Market1.0 km
- Division News0.6 km
- Panda Store0.3 km
- Bingham and Browne1.0 km
- Binghams Quality fish & Seafood1.0 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Novotel Sheffield1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.6 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.9 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- Bar Public Limited0.9 km
- Cavells Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Foundry Bar Student Union0.7 km
- Maggie May's0.5 km
- Maida Vale0.5 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.4 km
- Chilli Aroma0.5 km
- 15540.7 km
- 3Squared0.7 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- + 315 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Feast0.8 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.8 km
- Falafel King0.9 km
- Merdoc's0.6 km
- Chef Ming0.3 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local1.0 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.3 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Meadowhall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37BY · Data under Open Government Licence