S3 7AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7AL is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7AL.
440
23
£ 48,300 /yr
27%
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
S3 7AL has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 23-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7AL. The average age is 22.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7AL is moderate at 75 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Springfield Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Grace Owen Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Byron Wood Primary Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.9 km
- Department of Chemistry0.9 km
- G T News0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- Harrisons 18540.8 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.8 km
- White Hart Inn0.6 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.5 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.7 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
302 nearby- All Things Sweet0.8 km
- Cozy Corner0.9 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.6 km
- Piccolo's0.9 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.5 km
- + 297 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Chef Ming0.8 km
- K Town Chicken0.8 km
- 8520.7 km
- Beres Pork Shop1.0 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Poundland PLC0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.2 km
- Darnall4.3 km
- Meadowhall5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Moorfields/Allen Street0.1 km
- Moorfields/Copper Street0.1 km
- Shalesmoor/Ebenezer Street0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.2 km
- Scotland Street/Lambert Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37AL · Data under Open Government Licence