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.
S3 7QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7QA.
608
25
£ 39,200 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Springfield Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Broomhill Infant School
King Edward VII School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Grace Owen Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: S37QA · Data under Open Government Licence