S17 3AS is a sought-after residential area on Middlefield Croft, 0.2km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S17 3AS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00040098 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLEFIELD CROFT, S17 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEFIELD CROFT, S17 3AS.
278
60
£ 59,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 97% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, S17 3AS is established retirement territory. With £635k 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 3AS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 635,000
1 sales · Mean £ 635,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3AS has low crime rates — 16 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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.4 km
- The Village Greens0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dore Club0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
- Devonshire Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Almas0.4 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.4 km
- Dore Cafe0.4 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Hare & Hounds0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.0 km
- Dronfield5.8 km
- Grindleford5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.4 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.4 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.4 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S173AS · Data under Open Government Licence