S17 3DR is a sought-after residential area on Causeway Head Road, 0.2km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
For serious buyers, S17 3DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £557k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00040105 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, S17 3DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, S17 3DR.
198
49
£ 59,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S17 3DR combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£557k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3DR. The average age is 49.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 516,000
1 sales · Mean £ 516,000
Semi-Detached
£ 527,500
4 sales · Mean £ 482,500
Terraced
£ 373,000
1 sales · Mean £ 373,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3DR has low crime rates — 12 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.0 km
- The Village Greens0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dore Club0.1 km
- Devonshire Arms0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Almas0.1 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.0 km
- Dore Cafe0.1 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Dore Moor Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.7 km
- Dronfield5.6 km
- Grindleford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S173DR · Data under Open Government Licence