Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 8LU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

433

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

84% of homes in S3 8LU 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.

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

S3 8LU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Kelham Island 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 8LU 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 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime rates are high (429 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 8LU are sourced from Output Area E00185217 (shared with 148 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 8LU. The average age is 26.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean17.1%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near S3 8LU are high at 429 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 offences532
Anti-social behaviour454
Public order332
Shoplifting238
Other crime163

school Local Schools

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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.6 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils0.9 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.9 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils1.4 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Division News0.9 km
  • Panda Store0.9 km
  • Seven Eleven Booze Buster1.0 km
  • Central News0.3 km
  • Hop Hideout0.1 km
  • + 59 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.6 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
  • The Quays Hotel Sheffield0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • Bar Public Limited0.6 km
  • Cavells Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • Maggie May's0.6 km
  • Maida Vale0.8 km
  • Molly Malones0.9 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

272 nearby
  • Guyshi BBQ & Bar1.0 km
  • Chilli Aroma1.0 km
  • 15540.4 km
  • 3Squared0.6 km
  • Ask Italian0.8 km
  • + 267 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Feast0.4 km
  • Corner Kitchen0.6 km
  • West Bar Sandwich Shop0.8 km
  • Shahi Kebabs0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go Sheffield0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.7 km
  • Emin Supermarket0.8 km
  • Nisa Loca0.1 km
  • Alaoma International Foods, Drinks & Spices Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.7 km
  • Darnall3.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Waingate/CG130.0 km
  • Waingate/CG160.0 km
  • Waingate/CG120.0 km
  • Waingate/CG170.1 km
  • Waingate/CG110.1 km