S3 7JL 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7JL are sourced from Output Area E00185191 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7JL.
758
24
£ 48,300 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7JL 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 7JL 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 7JL. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7JL is moderate at 58 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Grace Owen Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- Department of Chemistry0.7 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.8 km
- G T News0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.3 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.6 km
- Hallamshire Hotel0.6 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
277 nearby- All Things Sweet0.7 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Cozy Corner0.7 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
- Interval0.9 km
- + 272 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Chef Ming0.5 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- 8520.6 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire0.8 km
- Gurmoss0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Poundland PLC1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa1.0 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.2 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.3 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Meadowhall5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.1 km
- Scotland Street/Edward Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
- Scotland Street/Meadow Street0.2 km
- Shalesmoor to Middlewood/Malin Br0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S37JL · Data under Open Government Licence