S17 3BP is a safe, established residential area on Owler Bar, 0.7km from Moorwood in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Barlow & Holmesfield ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S17, S17 3BP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k, up 13.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00100036 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OWLER BAR, S17 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWLER BAR, S17 3BP.
251
47
£ 48,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3BP 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
S17 3BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £780k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3BP. The average age is 47.4. 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
£ 735,000
2 sales · Mean £ 735,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
S17 3BP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Moorlands Stonehouse Pizza And Carvery0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley4.2 km
- Grindleford5.1 km
- Dronfield5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S173BP · Data under Open Government Licence