S3 7QX is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale 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. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7QX are sourced from Output Area E00039837 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7QX.
397
28
£ 40,600 /yr
28%
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
Average age 28, 56% renting. S3 7QX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7QX. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 7QX is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Broomhill Infant School
King Edward VII School
Westways Primary School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
UTC Sheffield City Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- W H Smiths0.6 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.3 km
- Department of Chemistry0.1 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.8 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
210 nearby- ELM0.4 km
- FULLY LOADED0.4 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social0.3 km
- Taco Bell0.5 km
- + 205 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Falafel King0.4 km
- Chef Ming0.2 km
- K Town Chicken0.4 km
- Adnans0.6 km
- Aslan Kebab0.4 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Berlin Calling0.8 km
- Harrisons 18540.3 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.4 km
- White Hart Inn0.5 km
- Philadelphia Function Room and Bar0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Budgens0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre1.0 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.5 km
- Leopold Hotel0.9 km
- The Salvation Army0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.5 km
- Darnall5.0 km
- Dore & Totley6.3 km
Bus Stops
- University of Sheffield to Middlewood0.1 km
- Western Bank/Brook Hill0.1 km
- University of Sheffield to City0.1 km
- University of Sheffield (S Yorks Supertram)0.1 km
- University of Sheffield (S Yorks Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S37QX · Data under Open Government Licence