Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7HY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7HY 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

78% of homes in S3 7HY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).

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

S3 7HY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7HY 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 7HY. 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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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 7HY is moderate at 71 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 offences319
Anti-social behaviour135
Other theft75
Shoplifting71
Public order46

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.2 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.2 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.3 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.3 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Coffee @ Moor Market1.0 km
  • Division News0.6 km
  • Panda Store0.4 km
  • Bingham and Browne1.0 km
  • Binghams Quality fish & Seafood1.0 km
  • + 73 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.6 km
  • Novotel Sheffield1.0 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.6 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.9 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • Bar Public Limited1.0 km
  • Cavells Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Foundry Bar Student Union0.7 km
  • Maggie May's0.5 km
  • Maida Vale0.5 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

309 nearby
  • Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.5 km
  • Chilli Aroma0.6 km
  • 15540.7 km
  • 3Squared0.7 km
  • Ask Italian0.8 km
  • + 304 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Feast0.9 km
  • Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Falafel King0.9 km
  • Merdoc's0.6 km
  • Chef Ming0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.3 km
  • Darnall4.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
  • Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
  • Netherthorpe Road0.2 km