S3 — SHEFFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S3 is £294,345, which is 27% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Property values in S3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in S3 have fallen 48.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£328,000	5
Semi-detached	£170,650	20
Terraced	£256,555	80
Flat	£157,798	437
All types	£294,345	585

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S3 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

104.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

10.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

55.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

82.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S3 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Netherthorpe Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Springfield Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bethany School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Abbeyfield Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Astrea Academy Sheffield	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S3 are 310.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

310.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S3 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S3 — SHEFFIELD

Area Summary

S3 (SHEFFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£294,345), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (310 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SHEFFIELD

£233K

▼ 21.4% YoY

SHEFFIELD

£182K

▼ 15.0% YoY

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£155K

▲ 2.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S3?

The average house price in S3 (SHEFFIELD) is £294,345, based on 585 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 48.7% over the past year.

Is S3 a safe area to live?

Crime in S3 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (104.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (55.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S3?

There are 6 schools in or near S3. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in S3?

Council tax in S3 is collected by Sheffield. The Band D rate is £2,166 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S3?

The average broadband download speed in S3 is 310 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in S3 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 582,493.