Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 9HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 9HZ.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 9HZ 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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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in S3 9HZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S3 9HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Kelham Island in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 9HZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 9HZ are sourced from Output Area E00039868 (shared with 11 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 9HZ. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.7%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean36.7%
Other / Mixed30.7%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 around S3 9HZ is moderate at 61 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour55
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.2 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils1.2 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.3 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Cavells Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • K Max Karaoke Bar0.8 km
  • SADACCA Ltd0.6 km
  • The Big Gun Limited0.6 km
  • The Crow Inn0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

142 nearby
  • 15540.9 km
  • The Cathedral Archer Projects0.9 km
  • Hot Chilli1.0 km
  • Medusa Greek Food0.8 km
  • The Chicken Shack0.8 km
  • + 137 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Gin 'N' Mix0.7 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Pitsmoor Convenience Store1.0 km
  • World Class Food from Around the World0.6 km
  • Nook0.6 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Nisa Loca0.7 km
  • Poundland PLC1.0 km
  • Emin Supermarket0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • 1986 The Kebab Kafe0.6 km
  • Albies0.7 km
  • Montego Bay0.6 km
  • Edo Sushi0.9 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel1.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria0.7 km
  • Sheffield Central Travelodge0.9 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.5 km
  • Darnall4.0 km
  • Meadowhall4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rock Street/Pye Bank Road0.0 km
  • Rock Street/Pye Bank Road0.0 km
  • Rock Street/Marcus Drive0.1 km
  • Rock Street/Marcus Drive0.1 km
  • Pitsmoor Road/Swinton Street0.2 km