S3 7EA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7EA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 6% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7EA are sourced from Output Area E00185194 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7EA.
1,013
23
£ 31,000 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7EA 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.
Area Character
S3 7EA has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7EA. The average age is 22.9. 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 7EA is moderate at 56 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
Broomhall Nursery School
Broomhill Infant School
King Edward VII School
Westways Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
215 nearby- Berlin Street Food0.8 km
- Hot Chilli0.4 km
- Yafs Burgers and Yafs Desserts0.9 km
- Beju Restaurant0.4 km
- Cansoif Ltd0.6 km
- + 210 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.7 km
- 8520.6 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire1.0 km
- Gurmoss0.7 km
- The Potato Oven0.6 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Broomhall Mini Market0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- International Foods0.7 km
- True North Brew Co.0.6 km
- W H Smith Ltd0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.8 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.5 km
- J D Wetherspoons Ltd0.9 km
- Mojo0.8 km
- Popworld0.7 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.8 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.3 km
- Three Cranes Hotel1.0 km
- The Salvation Army1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.5 km
- Darnall4.9 km
- Meadowhall6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Netherthorpe Road Subway to Trams0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road Subway to Trams0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road0.1 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S37EA · Data under Open Government Licence