S17 3EB is a sought-after residential area on The Meadway, 0.2km from Townhead 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 3EB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, down 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3EB are sourced from Output Area E00040152 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEADWAY, S17 3EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADWAY, S17 3EB.
268
49
£ 59,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3EB 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 3EB combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3EB. The average age is 48.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 422,500
8 sales · Mean £ 428,360
Detached
£ 341,250
2 sales · Mean £ 341,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3EB has low crime rates — 16 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.
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 Plus0.2 km
- The Village Greens0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dore Club0.2 km
- Devonshire Arms0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Almas0.2 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.2 km
- Dore Cafe0.2 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Dore Moor Inn0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.8 km
- Dronfield5.7 km
- Grindleford6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.1 km
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.2 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S173EB · Data under Open Government Licence