Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

VICARAGE LANE, S17 3GY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, S17 3GY.

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

370

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S17 3GY 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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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

S17 3GY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £651k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £651k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

S17 3GY is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.2km from Dore 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 3GY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 £651k.

Census 2021 statistics for S17 3GY are sourced from Output Area E00040111 (shared with 9 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 3GY. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 651,000

1 sales · Mean £ 651,000

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

S17 3GY has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.3 km
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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils0.5 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils0.8 km
P

Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.2 km
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Totley Primary School

Outstanding400 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News Plus0.3 km
  • The Village Greens0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dore Club0.2 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Almas0.2 km
  • Caffe D' Amour0.3 km
  • Dore Cafe0.2 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.1 km
  • Dore Methodist Lunch Club0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Union Jack0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.6 km
  • Dronfield5.4 km
  • Grindleford6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.2 km
  • Furniss Avenue/Totley Brook Road0.3 km
  • Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.4 km
  • Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.4 km
  • Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.4 km