S3 7AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 7AY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00185191 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7AY.
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24
£ 48,300 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S3 7AY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7AY. The average age is 24.3. 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 7AY is moderate at 54 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
Broomhall Nursery School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Broomhill Infant School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VII School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Division News0.6 km
- Panda Store0.4 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.5 km
- Department of Chemistry0.5 km
- Ozmen Supermarket1.0 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.6 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.9 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.1 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- Cavells Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Foundry Bar Student Union0.7 km
- Maggie May's0.6 km
- Maida Vale0.5 km
- Molly Malones0.5 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
284 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.5 km
- Chilli Aroma0.6 km
- 15540.7 km
- 3Squared0.7 km
- Ask Italian0.8 km
- + 279 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Feast0.9 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.7 km
- Falafel King0.9 km
- Merdoc's0.6 km
- Chef Ming0.3 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.3 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Meadowhall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37AY · Data under Open Government Licence