S3 8DY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 8DY offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 8DY are sourced from Output Area E00185256 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 8DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 8DY.
259
28
£ 48,300 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 8DY 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.
Area Character
S3 8DY is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 8DY. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 8DY is moderate at 58 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Springfield Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Grace Owen Nursery School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Walkley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Department of Chemistry1.0 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.4 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Waingate Express0.9 km
- Yellow Arch Studios0.4 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Harrisons 18540.9 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded1.0 km
- White Hart Inn0.6 km
- Meltdown Bar0.8 km
- Shakespeare's0.4 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
193 nearby- All Things Sweet1.0 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.8 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.4 km
- Red Deer0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 188 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Chef Ming0.9 km
- K Town Chicken1.0 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.6 km
- Khyber Diner1.0 km
- ALS Gongcha0.5 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Leopold Hotel0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.6 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.4 km
- Darnall4.5 km
- Meadowhall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shalesmoor0.0 km
- Shalesmoor0.1 km
- Shalesmoor Platform to City0.1 km
- Shalesmoor (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
- Shalesmoor (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S38DY · Data under Open Government Licence