Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7RA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

397

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 56% private renter occupancy, S3 7RA is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

S3 7RA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7RA are sourced from Output Area E00039837 (shared with 83 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 7RA. 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

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 21%
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 7RA is above average at 90 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 offences264
Shoplifting259
Anti-social behaviour130
Other theft59
Public order53

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.2 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km
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Westways Primary School

Good628 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • W H Smiths0.7 km
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.2 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.2 km
  • Ozmen Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

253 nearby
  • ELM0.5 km
  • FULLY LOADED0.3 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social0.3 km
  • Taco Bell0.4 km
  • + 248 more
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Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Falafel King0.5 km
  • Chef Ming0.1 km
  • K Town Chicken0.3 km
  • Adnans0.5 km
  • Aslan Kebab0.3 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Berlin Calling0.9 km
  • Harrisons 18540.2 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.3 km
  • White Hart Inn0.4 km
  • Shakespeare's1.0 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre1.0 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.4 km
  • Leopold Hotel0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.4 km
  • Darnall4.9 km
  • Meadowhall6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Broad Lane/Upper Hanover Street0.1 km
  • University of Sheffield to City0.1 km
  • University of Sheffield to Middlewood0.1 km
  • University of Sheffield (S Yorks Supertram)0.1 km
  • University of Sheffield (S Yorks Supertram)0.1 km