S3 8QA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S3 8QA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (327 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 8QA are sourced from Output Area E00185235 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 8QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 8QA.
346
25
£ 48,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 8QA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
S3 8QA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 8QA. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 8QA are high at 327 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
Grace Owen Nursery School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Springfield Primary School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Coffee @ Moor Market0.9 km
- Division News0.7 km
- Panda Store0.6 km
- Bingham and Browne0.9 km
- Binghams Quality fish & Seafood0.9 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield0.9 km
- Leopold Hotel0.4 km
- Novotel Sheffield0.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
79 nearby- Bar Public Limited0.6 km
- Cavells Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Maggie May's0.4 km
- Maida Vale0.6 km
- Molly Malones0.7 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
325 nearby- Guyshi BBQ & Bar0.8 km
- Chilli Aroma0.8 km
- 15540.2 km
- 3Squared0.4 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- + 320 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Feast0.3 km
- Chicken Bar0.9 km
- Merdoc's0.9 km
- Chef Ming1.0 km
- K Town Chicken0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's Arundel Gate Local0.7 km
- Emin Supermarket1.0 km
- Nisa Loca0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Alaoma International Foods, Drinks & Spices Ltd0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield0.8 km
- Darnall3.9 km
- Meadowhall5.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Bar/Workhouse Lane0.1 km
- West Bar/West Bar Green0.1 km
- Queen Street/Paradise Street0.1 km
- Snig Hill/Bridge Street0.1 km
- Snig Hill/Bank Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S38QA · Data under Open Government Licence