Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAVENDISH STREET, S3 7SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH STREET, S3 7SS.

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Population

849

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

home £122,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British62.3%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences513
Anti-social behaviour218
Shoplifting201
Other theft105
Public order86

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.2 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils0.9 km
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Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding211 pupils1.1 km
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King Edward VII School

Inadequate1771 pupils1.1 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.1 km
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Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Good509 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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

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