Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7QA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

608

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

72% of homes in S3 7QA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

S3 7QA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City 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, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7QA are sourced from Output Area E00172499 (shared with 53 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 7QA. The average age is 24.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.5%
Asian / British Asian28.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S3 7QA is above average at 113 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 offences535
Anti-social behaviour197
Shoplifting105
Other theft100
Theft from the person85

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.1 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.6 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.7 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.0 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.1 km
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King Edward VII School

Inadequate1771 pupils1.1 km
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Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding211 pupils1.2 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • W H Smiths0.9 km
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.1 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.4 km
  • Zero Waste Shop0.4 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

310 nearby
  • ELM0.6 km
  • FULLY LOADED0.1 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social0.3 km
  • Taco Bell0.2 km
  • + 305 more
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Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Falafel King0.6 km
  • Chef Ming0.2 km
  • K Town Chicken0.1 km
  • Chino's1.0 km
  • Treatz1.0 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.1 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.1 km
  • White Hart Inn0.6 km
  • Shakespeare's0.9 km
  • Philadelphia Function Room and Bar0.9 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Budgens1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.8 km
  • Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.8 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.4 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.2 km
  • Darnall4.7 km
  • Meadowhall6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Glossop Road/Regent Terrace0.1 km
  • West Street/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
  • Glossop Road/Gell Street0.1 km
  • Gell Street/Glossop Road0.1 km
  • West Street/Mappin Street0.1 km