S3 7TU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Little Sheffield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Nether Edge and Sharrow ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7TU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7TU are sourced from Output Area E00041105 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7TU.
259
36
£ 32,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7TU 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 7TU has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7TU. The average age is 36.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7TU is moderate at 74 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
Broomhall Nursery School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Springfield Primary School
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
King Edward VII School
Broomhill Infant School
Lowfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Empire Hospitality & Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Star Grocery Store0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Craft & Berry0.7 km
- W H Smiths1.0 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Copa0.5 km
- Lounge4180.8 km
- Portland House0.6 km
- The Ecclesall Ale Club0.8 km
- Harrisons 18540.8 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
267 nearby- Chinatown Restaurant0.4 km
- Imrans0.7 km
- Mother Hubbard's0.6 km
- Ms Mistry Ltd0.8 km
- Ms Mistry's Indian Tapas Lounge0.8 km
- + 262 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- 7 Seas Restaurant0.5 km
- Chikoo's & Peri Peri0.7 km
- Fanoush0.4 km
- Kebabish Express0.4 km
- Mi Dulce Dessert Bar0.4 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Many Mart0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.8 km
- The Salvation Army0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.4 km
- Darnall4.8 km
- Dore & Totley5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moore Street/Hanover Way0.1 km
- Moore Street/Ecclesall Road0.1 km
- Cemetery Road/Boston Street0.2 km
- Cemetery Road/Cliff Street0.3 km
- Ecclesall Road/Pear Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S37TU · Data under Open Government Licence