S3 7EL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Port Mahon in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 67% 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00172533 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7EL.
500
23
£ 48,300 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7EL 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
Average age 23, 67% renting. S3 7EL has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7EL. The average age is 23.0. 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 7EL is moderate at 55 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Westways Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.8 km
- Department of Chemistry0.8 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.6 km
- Yellow Arch Studios0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Harrisons 18540.7 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.8 km
- White Hart Inn0.3 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)1.0 km
- Meltdown Bar0.9 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
230 nearby- All Things Sweet0.8 km
- Cozy Corner0.9 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.6 km
- Interval0.9 km
- Krebs Cafe0.9 km
- + 225 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Chef Ming0.7 km
- K Town Chicken0.8 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.5 km
- ALS Gongcha0.6 km
- My Pizza Co0.9 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Leopold Hotel0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.6 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.4 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.5 km
- Darnall4.7 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.0 km
- Watery Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.1 km
- Watery Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Shalesmoor to Middlewood/Malin Br0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S37EL · Data under Open Government Licence