S17 3AH is a well-regarded residential area on Shorts Lane, 0.8km from Totley Bents in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S17 3AH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00040106 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORTS LANE, S17 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTS LANE, S17 3AH.
287
48
£ 59,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S17 3AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3AH. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
school Local Schools
Dore Primary School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King Ecgbert School
The Rowan School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Cricket Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.8 km
- Grindleford5.0 km
- Dronfield6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S173AH · Data under Open Government Licence