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S3

SHEFFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S3 encompasses SHEFFIELD and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £294,345
1yr change ▼ 48.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£294,345

▼ 48.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

310 Mbps

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.

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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

£152K £208K £264K £320K £376K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

582,493

Population

62

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.

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310.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about S3 SHEFFIELD

What is the average house price in S3 SHEFFIELD?
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 SHEFFIELD 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 is the population of S3 SHEFFIELD?
The population of S3 (SHEFFIELD) is approximately 582,493 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S3 SHEFFIELD?
There are 6 schools in or near S3. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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