Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7LJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

500

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

3%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S3 7LJ 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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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 23, 67% renting. S3 7LJ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

S3 7LJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Port Mahon 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, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 67% 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7LJ are sourced from Output Area E00172533 (shared with 12 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 7LJ. The average age is 23.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.3%
Asian / British Asian40.3%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

3%Active
FT: 2%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 7LJ is moderate at 57 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 offences198
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting73
Vehicle crime53
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils1.4 km
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Westways Primary School

Good628 pupils1.5 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.8 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.8 km
  • Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
  • 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.6 km
  • Yellow Arch Studios0.6 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.7 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.8 km
  • White Hart Inn0.3 km
  • The Hillsborough Hotel (Bar)1.0 km
  • Meltdown Bar1.0 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

228 nearby
  • All Things Sweet0.8 km
  • Cozy Corner0.9 km
  • Heartspace Cafe0.6 km
  • Interval0.9 km
  • Krebs Cafe0.9 km
  • + 223 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Chef Ming0.7 km
  • K Town Chicken0.8 km
  • Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.5 km
  • ALS Gongcha0.6 km
  • My Pizza Co0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Huamei Oriental Store0.3 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Leopold Hotel0.9 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.6 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.4 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.5 km
  • Darnall4.7 km
  • Meadowhall5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.0 km
  • Watery Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
  • Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.1 km
  • Watery Street/Meadow Street0.1 km
  • Shalesmoor to Middlewood/Malin Br0.2 km