S17 3AP is a sought-after residential area on Knowle Green, 0.4km 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 3AP offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00040104 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOWLE GREEN, S17 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWLE GREEN, S17 3AP.
417
47
£ 59,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3AP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S17 3AP combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3AP. The average age is 47.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 970,000
6 sales · Mean £ 977,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3AP has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dore Primary School
The Rowan School
King Ecgbert School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.7 km
- The Village Greens0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dore Club0.5 km
- Devonshire Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Almas0.7 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.7 km
- Dore Cafe0.7 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Dore Moor Inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.3 km
- Grindleford5.6 km
- Dronfield6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: S173AP · Data under Open Government Licence