Living in S3, Sheffield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S3 in Sheffield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sheffield: £219,539, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around S3
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central S3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £177,000 and a range from £27,500 to £442,477. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 38 CUTLERY WORKS, 33 LAMBERT STREET, S3 7BG | flat-maisonette | £73,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| APARTMENT 42 MILLAU, 2 KELHAM ISLAND, S3 8RD | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| APARTMENT 42 COTTON MILL COTTON STREET, S3 8SX | flat-maisonette | £134,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| APARTMENT 42 BROOKLYN WORKS GREEN LANE, S3 8SH | flat-maisonette | £305,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 33 KELHAM GATE, 316 SHALESMOOR, S3 8FJ | flat-maisonette | £85,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| APARTMENT 117 NURTUR HOUSE, 70 ALLEN STREET, S3 7TA | flat-maisonette | £68,000 | 2026-02-25 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
80 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Netherthorpe Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
52 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bethany School, Birkdale School, Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery, Sheffield High School GDST, Westbourne School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near S3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Sheffield Hallam University, University of Sheffield.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 39.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 7.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1066 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Sheffield's figures.
Common questions about S3
What is the average house price in S3?
The average sold price in Sheffield is £219,539 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S3?
Prices in Sheffield are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S3?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central S3 in the last 2 years is £177,000, ranging from £27,500 to £442,477 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S3?
80 schools sit within 3 miles of central S3, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S3?
1066 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S3 at risk of flooding?
Central S3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £177,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1066 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S3 safe?
1066 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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