Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 9LD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

204

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 9LD 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, S3 9LD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

S3 9LD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Burngreave in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 9LD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 9LD are sourced from Output Area E00172515 (shared with 8 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 9LD. 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 / British8.2%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean56.5%
Other / Mixed28.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 16%
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 rates near S3 9LD are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting281
Violence and sexual offences216
Anti-social behaviour95
Criminal damage and arson55
Public order52

school Local Schools

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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils0.2 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.5 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.0 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils1.3 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.4 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

Outstanding464 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • Admiral0.9 km
  • Chinese Table Ltd1.0 km
  • Genting Club Sheffield1.0 km
  • Hygge Cafe at Sugarcube0.9 km
  • Newgen0.9 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
  • Poundland PLC0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Khyber Diner0.4 km
  • New Trawlers Catch0.7 km
  • Project Doughnut0.8 km
  • Giordana Pizza0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • De Praise Afro Caribbean Food Store0.3 km
  • 24 hours Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol & Vapes Sheffield0.7 km
  • Fresh Halal (Within Tesco)0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Waingate Express0.6 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Sheffield Central Travelodge0.8 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Meltdown Bar0.7 km
  • Normanton Inn0.8 km
  • Ritetrax0.7 km
  • Shakespeare's0.8 km
  • The Fat Cat0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.3 km
  • Darnall3.6 km
  • Meadowhall4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Spital Street/Verdon Street0.0 km
  • Spital Street/Verdon Street0.1 km
  • Spital Hill/Spital Street0.2 km
  • Carlisle Street/Spital Hill0.2 km
  • Cutlers Gate/Wicker0.3 km