Postcode sector · S70 3

Sheffield S70 3 area guide

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Is Sheffield S70 3 a good place to live?

In Sheffield (S70 3), recorded crime is 113% above the national average, homes sell for around £171,230 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£171,230
from 148 sales
Population
18,539
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
569.2
per 1,000 · +113% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
94%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Sheffield S70 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S70 3 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (96 of 4,168) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 79 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 average (mean) sold price in S70 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in S70 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 132/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 7,939

Owned 50% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for S70 3.

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Sheffield S70 3: frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield S70 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Sheffield S70 3?

Recorded crime in Sheffield S70 3 runs at 569.2 per 1,000 properties, 113% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Sheffield S70 3 safe?

Crime in Sheffield S70 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sheffield S70 3 runs at 569.2 per 1,000 properties, 113% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Sheffield S70 3?

Homes in Sheffield S70 3 sell for around £171,230 on average, based on 148 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Sheffield S70 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sheffield S70 3 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (96 of 4,168) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 79 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Sheffield S70 3?

There are 3 schools in Sheffield S70 3 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Sheffield S70 3 a deprived area?

Sheffield S70 3 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).