Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

UPPER HANOVER STREET, S3 7RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER HANOVER STREET, S3 7RS.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 7RS 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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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Area Character

S3 7RS has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S3 7RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Hanover Street, 0.6km from Broomfield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7RS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7RS are sourced from Output Area E00041101 (shared with 7 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 7RS. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.6%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.3%
Other / Mixed27.8%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S3 7RS is moderate at 82 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.

Shoplifting220
Violence and sexual offences196
Anti-social behaviour99
Public order41
Other theft39

school Local Schools

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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.3 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VII School

Inadequate1771 pupils0.8 km
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Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding211 pupils0.8 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils0.8 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Good509 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Craft & Berry0.8 km
  • W H Smiths0.6 km
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.4 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.6 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

270 nearby
  • Copa Caffe0.7 km
  • ELM0.4 km
  • FULLY LOADED0.4 km
  • Han Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Sheffield Sunday Social0.2 km
  • + 265 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Falafel King0.4 km
  • Chef Ming0.6 km
  • K Town Chicken0.5 km
  • 7 Seas Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fanoush0.9 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • Harrisons 18540.5 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.5 km
  • White Hart Inn0.9 km
  • Copa0.7 km
  • Lounge4180.9 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Ozmen Ltd1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.6 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army0.6 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
  • Leopold Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.4 km
  • Darnall4.9 km
  • Dore & Totley5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Broomspring Lane/Brunswick Street0.2 km
  • Glossop Road/Gell Street0.4 km
  • University of Sheffield to Middlewood0.4 km
  • University of Sheffield to City0.4 km
  • University of Sheffield0.4 km