S3 7XL is an up-and-coming urban area on Headford Mews, 0.7km from Little Sheffield in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7XL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7XL are sourced from Output Area E00185241 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEADFORD MEWS, S3 7XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADFORD MEWS, S3 7XL.
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28
£ 39,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7XL 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
With 47% social renting, S3 7XL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7XL. The average age is 28.2. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 109,000
7 sales · Mean £ 105,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7XL is above average at 121 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
Springfield Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
UTC Sheffield City Centre
King Edward VII School
Broomhill Infant School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Craft & Berry0.9 km
- W H Smiths0.8 km
- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.4 km
- Department of Chemistry0.7 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
324 nearby- Copa Caffe0.7 km
- ELM0.6 km
- FULLY LOADED0.4 km
- Han Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Sheffield Sunday Social0.3 km
- + 319 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Falafel King0.6 km
- Chef Ming0.6 km
- K Town Chicken0.4 km
- 7 Seas Restaurant0.7 km
- Chikoo's & Peri Peri1.0 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Harrisons 18540.5 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.4 km
- White Hart Inn1.0 km
- Copa0.8 km
- Portland House0.8 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Ozmen Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- K H Oriental Foods Ltd0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Sheffield Centre0.4 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.8 km
- The Salvation Army0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.2 km
- Darnall4.7 km
- Dore & Totley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fitzwilliam Street/Wellington Street0.2 km
- Moore Street/Fitzwilliam Street0.3 km
- Moore Street/Hanover Way0.3 km
- Broomspring Lane/Brunswick Street0.3 km
- Charter Row/Fitzwilliam Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S37XL · Data under Open Government Licence