Sheffield S3 area guide
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Is Sheffield S3 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S3), recorded crime is 105% above the national average, homes sell for around £296,221 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 105% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£296,221
Population
46,474
Recorded crime
466.2
Schools
6
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sheffield S3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S3 is rated high. Around 18.9% of properties (3,579 of 18,896) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 111 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S3, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (35 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 255/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 25
- One-person households
- 47%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 16,465
Owned 20% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 48%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S3.
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Sheffield S3: frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield S3 a good place to live?
In Sheffield (S3), recorded crime is 105% above the national average, homes sell for around £296,221 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sheffield S3?
Recorded crime in Sheffield S3 runs at 466.2 per 1,000 properties, 105% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sheffield S3 safe?
Crime in Sheffield S3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S3 runs at 466.2 per 1,000 properties, 105% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sheffield S3?
Homes in Sheffield S3 sell for around £296,221 on average, based on 209 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sheffield S3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S3 is rated high. Around 18.9% of properties (3,579 of 18,896) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 111 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sheffield S3?
There are 6 schools in Sheffield S3 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sheffield S3 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Sheffield S3, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sheffield S3 a deprived area?
Sheffield S3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).