S3 7SS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cavendish Street, 0.8km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 7SS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7SS are sourced from Output Area E00185189 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH STREET, S3 7SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH STREET, S3 7SS.
849
23
£ 39,200 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7SS 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
S3 7SS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 85% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7SS. The average age is 23.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 124,500
30 sales · Mean £ 135,298
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7SS is above average at 128 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Netherthorpe Primary School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
King Edward VII School
Broomhill Infant School
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- W H Smiths0.9 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.2 km
- Department of Chemistry0.5 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.5 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
334 nearby- Copa Caffe1.0 km
- ELM0.6 km
- FULLY LOADED0.1 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social0.3 km
- + 329 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Falafel King0.6 km
- Chef Ming0.4 km
- K Town Chicken0.2 km
- Jah's Off Licence0.9 km
- Kurdistan Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Harrisons 18540.3 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.2 km
- White Hart Inn0.8 km
- The Old Crown Inn1.0 km
- The Stack Lounge Sports Bar0.9 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.6 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.6 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.1 km
- Darnall4.6 km
- Dore & Totley6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fitzwilliam Street/Wellington Street0.1 km
- West Street/Fitzwilliam Street0.2 km
- Glossop Road/Regent Terrace0.2 km
- West Street/Mappin Street0.2 km
- Glossop Road/Gell Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37SS · Data under Open Government Licence