S17 3GH is a sought-after residential area on Blackamoor Road, 0.3km 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 3GH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 97% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3GH are sourced from Output Area E00040098 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKAMOOR ROAD, S17 3GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKAMOOR ROAD, S17 3GH.
278
60
£ 59,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3GH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 97% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, S17 3GH is established retirement territory. With £1.0M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3GH. The average age is 60.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 785,000
8 sales · Mean £ 784,689
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3GH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Totley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Cricket Inn0.9 km
- Almas0.5 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.5 km
- Dore Cafe0.5 km
- Hare & Hounds0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.5 km
- The Village Greens0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dore Club0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- Devonshire Arms0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.0 km
- Dronfield5.7 km
- Grindleford5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Totley Brook Road/Furniss Avenue0.4 km
- Totley Brook Road/Furniss Avenue0.4 km
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.4 km
- Totley Brook Road/Furniss Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S173GH · Data under Open Government Licence