S17 3BQ is a safe, established residential area on Owler Bar, 0.1km from Owler Bar 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 3BQ 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £875k.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00100036 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OWLER BAR, S17 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWLER BAR, S17 3BQ.
251
47
£ 48,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3BQ 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 3BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £875k, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 875,000
1 sales · Mean £ 875,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S17 3BQ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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 Carvery0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford4.4 km
- Dore & Totley4.5 km
- Dronfield6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peacock Hotel0.0 km
- Peacock Hotel0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S173BQ · Data under Open Government Licence