S3 7JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Philips Road, 0.1km from Port Mahon in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7JS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7JS are sourced from Output Area E00040891 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PHILIPS ROAD, S3 7JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PHILIPS ROAD, S3 7JS.
355
40
£ 31,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S3 7JS has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7JS. The average age is 39.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7JS is moderate at 54 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Westways Primary School
Broomhill Infant School
Broomhall Nursery School
Walkley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- Department of Chemistry0.6 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.8 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.7 km
- True North Brew Co.0.9 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Berlin Calling0.8 km
- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.1 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.9 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
220 nearby- All Things Sweet0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Cozy Corner0.8 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.6 km
- Inox Dine0.9 km
- + 215 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Chef Ming0.5 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- Rising Sun1.0 km
- 8520.8 km
- Gurmoss0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Leopold Hotel1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.8 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.3 km
- Three Cranes Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.6 km
- Darnall4.9 km
- Meadowhall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Philips Road/Jericho Street0.0 km
- St Philips Road/Hammond Street0.0 km
- Watery Street/Meadow Street0.2 km
- Watery Street/Meadow Street0.2 km
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37JS · Data under Open Government Licence