Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEADFORD STREET, S3 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADFORD STREET, S3 7BF.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 7BF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S3 7BF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 93% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.

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

S3 7BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Headford Street, 0.6km from Sheffield, Little in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S3 7BF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 66.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00185242 (shared with 15 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 7BF. The average age is 22.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.1%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 72,995

72 sales · Mean £ 73,648

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

Crime around S3 7BF is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences412
Shoplifting257
Anti-social behaviour237
Other theft110
Public order91

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils0.6 km
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Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding211 pupils0.9 km
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Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Good509 pupils1.0 km
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King Edward VII School

Inadequate1771 pupils1.2 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

349 nearby
  • Copa Caffe0.8 km
  • ELM0.9 km
  • FULLY LOADED0.5 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social0.5 km
  • + 344 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Falafel King0.8 km
  • Chef Ming0.8 km
  • K Town Chicken0.5 km
  • 7 Seas Restaurant0.8 km
  • Chikoo's & Peri Peri0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.6 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.9 km
  • Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
  • Empire Hospitality & Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • BP Sheffield - Spar/ Tango Ice Blast0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.6 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.5 km
  • Copa0.8 km
  • Portland House0.9 km
  • Cricketers0.7 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Ozmen Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.8 km
  • Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.2 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost1.0 km
  • The Salvation Army0.1 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.0 km
  • Darnall4.5 km
  • Dore & Totley5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Moore Street/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
  • Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Street0.2 km
  • Fitzwilliam Gate/Bishop Street0.2 km
  • Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Gate0.2 km
  • Fitzwilliam Gate/Bishop Street0.2 km