S17 4GD is a safe, established residential area on Aldam Way, 0.2km from Totley, New in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S17 4GD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 37.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 4GD are sourced from Output Area E00040146 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDAM WAY, S17 4GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDAM WAY, S17 4GD.
287
47
£ 53,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S17 4GD has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 37.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 4GD. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 206,000
8 sales · Mean £ 221,943
Semi-Detached
£ 238,750
2 sales · Mean £ 238,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 4GD has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Totley Primary School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King Ecgbert School
The Rowan School
Dore Primary School
Bradway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pontus0.8 km
- Balti Ghar0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Baslow Road News0.7 km
- Liberty Foods0.4 km
- Scrivens0.8 km
- United Cooperatives Limited0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Totley Co-op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown Inn1.0 km
- Tunnel Tap0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Coffee on the Corner0.4 km
- Cross Scythes0.7 km
- Mohul Restaurant0.8 km
- Rendezvous0.4 km
- Shepley Spitfire0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley2.0 km
- Dronfield4.3 km
- Grindleford6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Baslow Road/Mickley Lane0.4 km
- Baslow Road/Main Avenue0.4 km
- Baslow Road/Main Avenue0.5 km
- Baslow Road/The Crescent0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S174GD · Data under Open Government Licence