Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MIDDLEFIELD CLOSE, S17 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEFIELD CLOSE, S17 3AR.

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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 3AR 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 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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.5 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils0.9 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News Plus0.5 km
  • The Village Greens0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dore Club0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • It's All About Eco0.4 km
fastfood

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