S17 3RA is a sought-after residential area on Ryecroft Glen Road, 0.8km 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 3RA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% 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 £419k. 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 3RA are sourced from Output Area E00040149 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYECROFT GLEN ROAD, S17 3RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYECROFT GLEN ROAD, S17 3RA.
318
51
£ 59,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3RA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S17 3RA's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £419k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £419k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3RA. The average age is 50.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 345,000
14 sales · Mean £ 362,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3RA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Rowan School
Dore Primary School
Bradway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- De La Salle Assoc Club Ltd0.8 km
- Abbeydale Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- Abbeydale Park Sports Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre0.9 km
- Joni0.8 km
- Sheffield & District Society of Model & Engineers Ltd0.2 km
- The Summer House0.3 km
- Beauchief Golf Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- K Broadhurst0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley0.4 km
- Dronfield4.7 km
- Sheffield6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Abbeydale Road South/Dore Road0.3 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Dore Road0.3 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Dore Road0.4 km
- Abbeydale Road South/Twentywell Lane0.4 km
- Dore & Totley Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S173RA · Data under Open Government Licence