Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7QY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7QY 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 7QY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 25).

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

S3 7QY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S3 7QY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7QY 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 7QY. 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 7QY is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences364
Shoplifting261
Anti-social behaviour149
Other theft77
Public order59

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.2 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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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VII School

Inadequate1771 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.2 km
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Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding211 pupils1.2 km
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Westways Primary School

Good628 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • W H Smiths0.7 km
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.1 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.2 km
  • Ozmen Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

271 nearby
  • ELM0.5 km
  • FULLY LOADED0.2 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social0.3 km
  • Taco Bell0.4 km
  • + 266 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Falafel King0.5 km
  • Chef Ming0.1 km
  • K Town Chicken0.3 km
  • Union Diner1.0 km
  • Adnans0.4 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Berlin Calling1.0 km
  • Harrisons 18540.1 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.3 km
  • White Hart Inn0.5 km
  • Philadelphia Function Room and Bar0.8 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa1.0 km
  • Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.9 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.4 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Sheffield1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.3 km
  • Darnall4.8 km
  • Meadowhall6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gell Street/Glossop Road0.0 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
  • University of Sheffield to Middlewood0.1 km