S17 3AR is a sought-after residential area on Middlefield Close, 0.3km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S17 3AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00040098 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLEFIELD CLOSE, S17 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEFIELD CLOSE, S17 3AR.
278
60
£ 59,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 60, 97% owned. S17 3AR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £595k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3AR. 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
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
£ 520,000
5 sales · Mean £ 500,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Totley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Cricket Inn0.9 km
- Almas0.5 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.5 km
- Dore Cafe0.5 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.5 km
- The Village Greens0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dore Club0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
- Devonshire Arms0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.1 km
- Dronfield5.7 km
- Grindleford5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S173AR · Data under Open Government Licence