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.
S3 7QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7QY.
608
25
£ 39,200 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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).
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Springfield Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Broomhill Infant School
King Edward VII School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Westways Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: S37QY · Data under Open Government Licence