S3 7DD is a safe, established residential area on Scotland Street, 0.4km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7DD 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCOTLAND STREET, S3 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTLAND STREET, S3 7DD.
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 7DD has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7DD. 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 7DD is moderate at 52 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- Department of Chemistry0.8 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- G T News0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.4 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.5 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.6 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
305 nearby- All Things Sweet0.7 km
- Cozy Corner0.8 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
- Interval0.9 km
- Krebs Cafe0.9 km
- + 300 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Chef Ming0.6 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- 8520.6 km
- Beres Pork Shop1.0 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Poundland PLC0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel1.0 km
- Novotel Sheffield1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.4 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.2 km
- Darnall4.5 km
- Meadowhall5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scotland Street/Edward Street0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.1 km
- Moorfields/Allen Street0.2 km
- Shalesmoor/Ebenezer Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37DD · Data under Open Government Licence