Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 8DQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 8DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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 8DQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S3 8DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Philadelphia 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.

This is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00172496 (shared with 12 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 8DQ. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed23.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S3 8DQ is moderate at 82 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour56
Shoplifting33
Vehicle crime32
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.6 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.8 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils1.3 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.5 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Huamei Oriental Store0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Lynn's Next0.8 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd0.6 km
  • Gin 'N' Mix0.9 km
  • Nook0.4 km
  • Sheffield Alcohol Delivery/Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol Delivery0.7 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Hot Pot Heros Ltd0.9 km
  • HSBC0.9 km
  • Jiang Tea0.9 km
  • FabRico Coffee House0.7 km
  • National Emergency Services Museum0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • K Max Karaoke Bar0.8 km
  • The Crow Inn0.8 km
  • Decks0.5 km
  • Salt Kelham Island0.5 km
  • The Bar Stewards0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Giordana Pizza0.8 km
  • Rutland Sandwich Shop0.8 km
  • Pizza Paz0.5 km
  • Shanghai Garden0.5 km
  • Crusty Cob0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.8 km
  • Darnall4.7 km
  • Meadowhall5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Penistone Road/Rutland Road0.1 km
  • Penistone Road/Bedford Street0.1 km
  • Bedford Street/Cross Bedford Street0.2 km
  • Bedford Street/Infirmary Road0.2 km
  • Penistone Road/St. Phillips Road0.2 km