Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 8WS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

215

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 8WS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

48% of S3 8WS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

S3 8WS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Park Hill in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Manor Castle ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield.

Safety: Crime rates are high (465 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 8WS are sourced from Output Area E00185205 (shared with 754 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 8WS. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.5%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near S3 8WS are high at 465 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 offences661
Anti-social behaviour528
Public order374
Shoplifting309
Other theft160

school Local Schools

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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils0.4 km
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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Good489 pupils0.7 km
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Seven Hills School

Outstanding201 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints' Catholic High School

Good1419 pupils1.0 km
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Heritage Park School

Requires Improvement107 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

300 nearby
  • Taco Bell0.9 km
  • All Things Sweet1.0 km
  • 14Forty0.8 km
  • Beteseb0.3 km
  • Bin Wali Ltd - JuicePresso0.4 km
  • + 295 more
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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • De Praise Afro Caribbean Food Store0.8 km
  • 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Waingate Express0.4 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 76 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa0.3 km
  • Sheffield Central Travelodge0.3 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.4 km
  • Novotel Sheffield0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Meltdown Bar0.4 km
  • Ritetrax0.3 km
  • Shakespeare's0.8 km
  • The Fat Cat0.9 km
  • Temple1.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Khyber Diner0.6 km
  • Adnans0.8 km
  • Aslan Kebab1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizzas1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis St Marys0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Limited0.3 km
  • Alaoma International Foods, Drinks & Spices Ltd0.5 km
  • H R News0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield0.3 km
  • Darnall3.6 km
  • Meadowhall5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Pond Hill/Pond Street0.0 km
  • Pond Hill/Pond Street0.0 km
  • Pond Hill/Pond Street0.0 km
  • Pond Hill/Pond Street0.0 km
  • Pond Hill/Pond Street0.0 km