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.
S3 9LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 9LD.
204
33
£ 28,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Grace Owen Nursery School
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Netherthorpe Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S39LD · Data under Open Government Licence