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.
S3 8WS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 8WS.
215
33
£ 35,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grace Owen Nursery School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Seven Hills School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Heritage Park School
Springfield Primary School
Netherthorpe Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S38WS · Data under Open Government Licence