Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

758

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 7BJ 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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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, S3 7BJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

S3 7BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S3 7BJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00185191 (shared with 22 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 7BJ. 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

White / British35.4%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 7BJ is moderate at 51 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting56
Other theft44
Vehicle crime41

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.1 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.4 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.4 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.7 km
  • Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
  • G T News0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.6 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
  • White Hart Inn0.3 km
  • Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.6 km
  • Hallamshire Hotel0.6 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

270 nearby
  • All Things Sweet0.7 km
  • Cozy Corner0.8 km
  • Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
  • Interval0.9 km
  • Krebs Cafe0.8 km
  • + 265 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Chef Ming0.6 km
  • K Town Chicken0.7 km
  • 8520.7 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.8 km
  • Gurmoss0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • Poundland PLC1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa1.0 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.3 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.4 km
  • Darnall4.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.0 km
  • Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
  • Scotland Street/Edward Street0.2 km
  • Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.2 km
  • Shalesmoor to Middlewood/Malin Br0.2 km