Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLUE RIDGE CLOSE, S17 3JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE RIDGE CLOSE, S17 3JU.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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The Rowan School

Outstanding96 pupils0.6 km
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Dore Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.8 km
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King Ecgbert School

Outstanding1396 pupils1.1 km
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Bradway Primary School

Good410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • It's All About Eco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • News Plus0.7 km
  • The Village Greens0.8 km
  • K Broadhurst1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dore Club0.8 km
  • Abbeydale Park Sports Club0.6 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Union Jack0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley1.0 km
  • Dronfield5.0 km
  • Grindleford6.9 km