Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEATHER LEA AVENUE, S17 3DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER LEA AVENUE, S17 3DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

259

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S17 3DL 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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7/10
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10/10
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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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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S17 3DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £535k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

S17 3DL is a sought-after residential area on Heather Lea Avenue, 0.2km from Causeway Head 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 3DL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k. 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 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00040148 (shared with 5 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 3DL. 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 / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 535,000

9 sales · Mean £ 620,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S17 3DL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.9 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils1.3 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News Plus0.6 km
  • The Village Greens0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sheffield Tigers Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Dore Club0.5 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Almas0.6 km
  • Caffe D' Amour0.5 km
  • Dore Cafe0.6 km
  • Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Dore Moor Inn0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • It's All About Eco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Union Jack0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley2.2 km
  • Grindleford5.9 km
  • Dronfield6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Causeway Head Road/Causeway Gardens0.3 km
  • Causeway Head Road/Parkers Lane0.3 km
  • Causeway Head Road/Kerwin Road0.3 km
  • Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.3 km
  • Causeway Head Road/Cross Lane0.4 km