S3 7DJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7DJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7DJ.
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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in S3 7DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 7DJ. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7DJ is moderate at 60 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
67 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- Department of Chemistry0.7 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.6 km
- White Hart Inn0.4 km
- Meltdown Bar0.7 km
- Ritetrax1.0 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
306 nearby- All Things Sweet0.6 km
- Cozy Corner0.7 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
- Interval0.9 km
- Krebs Cafe0.9 km
- + 301 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Chef Ming0.6 km
- K Town Chicken0.6 km
- Khyber Diner1.0 km
- ALS Gongcha0.8 km
- Edo Sushi0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel1.0 km
- Novotel Sheffield1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.4 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Budgens0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Poundland PLC0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.2 km
- Darnall4.4 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Scotland Street/Edward Street0.0 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: S37DJ · Data under Open Government Licence