Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOLLY STREET, S3 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOLLY STREET, S3 7DE.

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Population

440

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in S3 7DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 23-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S3 7DE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Solly Street, 0.4km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7DE is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7DE. The average age is 22.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.4%
Asian / British Asian42.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 7DE 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.

Violence and sexual offences224
Anti-social behaviour131
Other theft56
Shoplifting51
Burglary50

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.4 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.0 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.1 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.2 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.3 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

313 nearby
  • FULLY LOADED0.7 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social1.0 km
  • Taco Bell0.7 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • + 308 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • G T News0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • True North Brew Co.0.7 km
  • Wellington Express0.9 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

84 nearby
  • Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.4 km
  • Hallamshire Hotel0.6 km
  • J D Wetherspoons Ltd0.8 km
  • Mojo0.5 km
  • Popworld0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Limited0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • 8520.5 km
  • Beres Pork Shop0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.6 km
  • Gurmoss0.6 km
  • + 50 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.6 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.9 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.3 km
  • Sheffield Central Travelodge0.9 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.2 km
  • Darnall4.4 km
  • Meadowhall5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.0 km
  • Scotland Street/Edward Street0.1 km
  • Scotland Street/Lambert Street0.2 km
  • Moorfields/Allen Street0.2 km
  • Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.2 km