S17 3LX is a sought-after residential area on Five Trees Drive, 0.4km from Abbeydale Park 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 3LX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3LX are sourced from Output Area E00040114 (shared with 138 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIVE TREES DRIVE, S17 3LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIVE TREES DRIVE, S17 3LX.
310
50
£ 53,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3LX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S17 3LX's 66% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3LX. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,500
1 sales · Mean £ 292,500
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Terraced
£ 320,250
1 sales · Mean £ 320,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3LX has low crime rates — 30 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
Bradway Primary School
The Rowan School
Dore Primary School
King Ecgbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Abbeydale Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
- Abbeydale Park Sports Club0.2 km
- Castle Inn0.6 km
- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd1.0 km
- Tunnel Tap0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Seasons Gallery & Gift Ltd0.4 km
- Sheffield & District Society of Model & Engineers Ltd0.7 km
- The Summer House0.8 km
- Mohul Restaurant0.7 km
- T.R.M. Lunch Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pontus0.7 km
- Balti Ghar0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Scrivens0.7 km
- Baslow Road News0.8 km
- K Broadhurst0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley0.5 km
- Dronfield4.2 km
- Sheffield7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Five Trees Drive0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Five Trees Drive0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Abbeydale Park Rise0.1 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Brinkburn Drive0.2 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Devonshire Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S173LX · Data under Open Government Licence