Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

TOWNHEAD ROAD, S17 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNHEAD ROAD, S17 3AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

278

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S17 3AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 60, 97% owned. S17 3AJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

S17 3AJ is a sought-after residential area on Townhead Road, 0.5km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S17, S17 3AJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for S17 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00040098 (shared with 11 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 S17 3AJ. The average age is 60.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 265,000

33 sales · Mean £ 254,165

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S17 3AJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.8 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils1.1 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km
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Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.1 km
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Totley Primary School

Outstanding400 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Cricket Inn0.8 km
  • Almas0.8 km
  • Caffe D' Amour0.8 km
  • Dore Cafe0.8 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News Plus0.8 km
  • The Village Greens0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dore Club0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • It's All About Eco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Union Jack0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.4 km
  • Grindleford5.5 km
  • Dronfield6.0 km