S3 7JW is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Port Mahon in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7JW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7JW are sourced from Output Area E00172422 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7JW.
270
33
£ 48,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S3 7JW has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7JW. The average age is 33.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7JW is moderate at 65 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
Broomhill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.9 km
- Department of Chemistry0.8 km
- Ozmen Supermarket1.0 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- Food Cycle Sheffield1.0 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Berlin Calling0.9 km
- Harrisons 18540.8 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.9 km
- White Hart Inn0.4 km
- The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)0.8 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- All Things Sweet0.9 km
- Cozy Corner0.9 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.7 km
- Interval1.0 km
- Krebs Cafe0.9 km
- + 160 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Chef Ming0.7 km
- K Town Chicken0.9 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.4 km
- ALS Gongcha0.6 km
- My Pizza Co0.8 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.8 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.5 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.6 km
- Darnall4.8 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Watery Street/Meadow Street0.0 km
- Watery Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Upperthorpe Road/Montgomery Terrace Road0.1 km
- Montgomery Terrace Road/Malinda Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S37JW · Data under Open Government Licence