Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 9LE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

361

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S3 9LE 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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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, S3 9LE 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 9LE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Burngreave in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Burngreave ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 9LE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% 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 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9LE are sourced from Output Area E00172431 (shared with 40 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 9LE. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.9%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean36.7%
Other / Mixed37.8%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around S3 9LE is above average at 124 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.

Shoplifting280
Violence and sexual offences181
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson41
Drugs40

school Local Schools

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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils0.6 km
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Byron Wood Primary Academy

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Grace Owen Nursery School

Good104 pupils1.1 km
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Good416 pupils1.2 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

Outstanding464 pupils1.4 km
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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Admiral1.0 km
  • Agha Restaurant/Rainbow Dessert Bar0.6 km
  • Mitie Catering Services Limited0.6 km
  • National Emergency Services Museum1.0 km
  • Refresh0.7 km
  • + 84 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Nisa Loca0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km
  • Emin Supermarket0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • 1986 The Kebab Kafe0.6 km
  • Albies0.8 km
  • Montego Bay0.6 km
  • Giordana Pizza1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Gin 'N' Mix1.0 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • S R Raja0.1 km
  • Saleh Mini Market0.2 km
  • Sheffield Alcohol Delivery/Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • SADACCA Ltd0.6 km
  • The Big Gun Limited0.6 km
  • Decks0.9 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Salt Kelham Island1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • The Quays Hotel Sheffield0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • The Heavenly Nights Guest House0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.4 km
  • Darnall3.5 km
  • Meadowhall4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Spital Hill/Hallcar Street0.1 km
  • Spital Hill/Spital Street0.1 km
  • Carlisle Street/Spital Hill0.1 km
  • Carlisle Street/Spital Hill0.1 km
  • Burngreave Road/Gower Street0.2 km