S3 7NW is a safe, established residential area on Powell Street, 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7NW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7NW are sourced from Output Area E00040904 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POWELL STREET, S3 7NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWELL STREET, S3 7NW.
327
35
£ 31,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7NW 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
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in S3 7NW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7NW. The average age is 34.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 204,500
1 sales · Mean £ 204,500
Flat
£ 83,750
2 sales · Mean £ 83,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S3 7NW has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Broomhill Infant School
Westways Primary School
King Edward VII School
Broomhall Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Walkley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Division News1.0 km
- Panda Store0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- W H Smiths0.8 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.6 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Foundry Bar Student Union0.4 km
- Maggie May's0.9 km
- Maida Vale0.9 km
- Molly Malones0.8 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.7 km
- Chilli Aroma0.8 km
- 1828 Cafe0.8 km
- Brewdog0.8 km
- Chong Qing0.6 km
- + 152 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.6 km
- Falafel King0.6 km
- Merdoc's0.9 km
- Chef Ming0.4 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Budgens0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.7 km
- Darnall5.1 km
- Meadowhall6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bramwell Street/Powell Street0.1 km
- Bramwell Street/St. Philips Road0.1 km
- Winter Street/Mushroom Lane0.2 km
- Winter Street/Mushroom Lane0.2 km
- Bolsover Street/Brook Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37NW · Data under Open Government Licence