Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

394

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 7DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S3 7DS 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. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 25).

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

S3 7DS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S3 7DS 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 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00185201 (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 7DS. The average age is 24.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian39.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 7DS is moderate at 64 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 offences200
Anti-social behaviour126
Shoplifting68
Other theft55
Drugs41

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.2 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.2 km
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King Edward VII School

Inadequate1771 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Division News0.7 km
  • Panda Store0.4 km
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.5 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.4 km
  • Ozmen Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.1 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • Cavells Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Foundry Bar Student Union0.6 km
  • Maggie May's0.6 km
  • Maida Vale0.6 km
  • Molly Malones0.5 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

254 nearby
  • Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.5 km
  • Chilli Aroma0.6 km
  • 15540.8 km
  • 3Squared0.8 km
  • Ask Italian0.9 km
  • + 249 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Feast1.0 km
  • Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Falafel King0.8 km
  • Merdoc's0.7 km
  • Chef Ming0.3 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.4 km
  • Darnall4.7 km
  • Meadowhall5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
  • Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
  • Netherthorpe Road0.1 km