S3 8UL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Shalesmoor, 0.3km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 8UL is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 8UL are sourced from Output Area E00185214 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHALESMOOR, S3 8UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALESMOOR, S3 8UL.
440
23
£ 48,300 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in S3 8UL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 23-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 8UL. The average age is 22.8. 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 8UL is moderate at 60 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
Grace Owen Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
UTC Sheffield City Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd1.0 km
- Department of Chemistry1.0 km
- 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Waingate Express0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- Harrisons 18540.9 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.9 km
- White Hart Inn0.6 km
- Meltdown Bar0.8 km
- Ritetrax1.0 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
227 nearby- All Things Sweet0.9 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.8 km
- Ponderosa Coffee Shop Ltd0.4 km
- Red Deer0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 222 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Chef Ming0.8 km
- K Town Chicken0.9 km
- Upperthorpe Fish Bar0.7 km
- Khyber Diner0.9 km
- ALS Gongcha0.5 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Leopold Hotel0.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.5 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.5 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Budgens0.8 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.3 km
- Nisa Loca0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.4 km
- Darnall4.4 km
- Meadowhall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shalesmoor/Ebenezer Street0.1 km
- Shalesmoor0.1 km
- Shalesmoor0.1 km
- Shalesmoor Platform to City0.1 km
- Shalesmoor (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S38UL · Data under Open Government Licence