S17 3JU is a sought-after residential area on Blue Ridge Close, 0.5km 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 3JU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £920k. 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 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00040096 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUE RIDGE CLOSE, S17 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE RIDGE CLOSE, S17 3JU.
371
48
£ 59,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3JU 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.
Area Character
S17 3JU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £920k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3JU. The average age is 47.9. 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
£ 910,000
6 sales · Mean £ 941,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3JU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Rowan School
Dore Primary School
King Ecgbert School
Bradway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- T.R.M. Lunch Club1.0 km
- Almas0.7 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.7 km
- Dore Cafe0.7 km
- Hare & Hounds0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- It's All About Eco0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- News Plus0.7 km
- The Village Greens0.8 km
- K Broadhurst1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dore Club0.8 km
- Abbeydale Park Sports Club0.6 km
- Devonshire Arms0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.0 km
- Dronfield5.0 km
- Grindleford6.9 km
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Postcode Profile: S173JU · Data under Open Government Licence