Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7AE.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, S3 7AE is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

S3 7AE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S3 7AE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (247 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00185237 (shared with 50 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 S3 7AE. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near S3 7AE are high at 247 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.

Violence and sexual offences666
Anti-social behaviour407
Public order309
Shoplifting258
Other crime166

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.6 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.9 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.0 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.2 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

335 nearby
  • Hot Chilli0.4 km
  • Yafs Burgers and Yafs Desserts1.0 km
  • FULLY LOADED0.8 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Taco Bell0.7 km
  • + 330 more
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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.8 km
  • Department of Chemistry1.0 km
  • Nook0.4 km
  • Sheffield Alcohol Delivery/Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol Delivery0.3 km
  • Omega Food Store Ltd0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

85 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.7 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
  • White Hart Inn0.7 km
  • Decks0.5 km
  • Salt Kelham Island0.3 km
  • + 80 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Chef Ming0.8 km
  • K Town Chicken0.7 km
  • Giordana Pizza0.1 km
  • My Chicken Express0.6 km
  • Wendy's Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria0.9 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • The Quays Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Poundland PLC0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.0 km
  • Darnall4.1 km
  • Meadowhall5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lambert Street/Scotland Street0.0 km
  • Scotland Street/Lambert Street0.0 km
  • Gibraltar Street/Lambert Street0.1 km
  • Gibraltar Street/Bower Spring0.2 km
  • West Bar/West Bar Green0.2 km