S3 7AR 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 7AR is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Average age 23 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7AR.
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 7AR 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 7AR. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7AR is moderate at 61 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
Springfield Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Grace Owen Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Broomhall Nursery School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.8 km
- Department of Chemistry0.9 km
- G T News0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- Harrisons 18540.7 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.6 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.4 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.7 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
306 nearby- All Things Sweet0.7 km
- Cozy Corner0.9 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.6 km
- Piccolo's0.8 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.5 km
- + 301 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Chef Ming0.7 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- 8520.6 km
- Beres Pork Shop0.9 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Poundland PLC0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.1 km
- Darnall4.3 km
- Meadowhall5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Moorfields/Allen Street0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Lambert Street0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Lambert Street/Scotland Street0.2 km
- Moorfields/Copper Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37AR · Data under Open Government Licence