Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LANE HEAD ROAD, S17 3BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANE HEAD ROAD, S17 3BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S17 3BD 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S17 3BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

S17 3BD is a sought-after residential area on Lane Head Road, 0.3km from Totley Bents 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 3BD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00040106 (shared with 21 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 3BD. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

S17 3BD has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils0.6 km
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Totley Primary School

Outstanding400 pupils0.9 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils1.0 km
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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils1.3 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Cricket Inn0.3 km
  • Coffee on the Corner1.0 km
  • Cross Scythes0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Liberty Foods1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bank View Farm0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crown Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.8 km
  • Grindleford5.2 km
  • Dronfield5.6 km