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.
S3 7HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7HY.
758
24
£ 48,300 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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).
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Netherthorpe Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Broomhill Infant School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
309 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.5 km
- Chilli Aroma0.6 km
- 15540.7 km
- 3Squared0.7 km
- Ask Italian0.8 km
- + 304 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S37HY · Data under Open Government Licence