S3 7UR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Sheffield, Little in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
The people who live in S3 7UR are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7UR are sourced from Output Area E00172504 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7UR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7UR.
610
23
£ 32,800 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7UR 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
92% of homes in S3 7UR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7UR. 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
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 7UR is above average at 133 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.
school Local Schools
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- A K Groceries and Halal Meat0.9 km
- Fox Wine & Spirits0.9 km
- Romina Grocery Store0.4 km
- Coffee @ Moor Market0.3 km
- Division News0.6 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
358 nearby- Compass Group0.7 km
- Franksters0.6 km
- Pottery Bistro Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Ciro Grill & Pizza0.9 km
- Dokidoki0.4 km
- + 353 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Many Mart0.4 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Ozmen Ltd0.7 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
78 nearby- The Clubhouse0.4 km
- Bamboo Door0.7 km
- Bar Public Limited0.8 km
- Foundry Bar Student Union0.9 km
- Maggie May's0.8 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Belgian Fries0.9 km
- Burgery0.9 km
- Delicious Pizzeria/Little Roma Pizzeria0.8 km
- Kosta's Greek Deli Ltd0.7 km
- Pinocchios (Take Away)0.9 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.5 km
- Leopold Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.8 km
- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.0 km
- Darnall4.5 km
- Dore & Totley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Moore Street/Fitzwilliam Street0.0 km
- Fitzwilliam Gate/Bishop Street0.1 km
- Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Street0.1 km
- Fitzwilliam Gate/Bishop Street0.1 km
- Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Gate0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S37UR · Data under Open Government Licence