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S3 7EB

Fitzwilliam Street

City

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Overview

Postcode S3 7EB is located in a minor urban area, within the City ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Highfield & Lowfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield & Lowfield is £44,282 per year. The nearest station is West Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Devonshire Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Highfield & Lowfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Highfield & Lowfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Highfield & Lowfield is £44,282 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from S3 7EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield & Lowfield near S3 7EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S3 7EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

West Street

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to West Street
0.4 mi

City Hall

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to City Hall
0.4 mi

University of Sheffield

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to University of Sheffield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S3 7EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDevonshire GreenSmallWalking directions to Devonshire Green
0.2 miPound's ParkSmallWalking directions to Pound's Park
0.3 miGell Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Gell Street Park

Area Profile

Population
612
Population density
3,250.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.75(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.69(+206%)
Other theft
21.44(+222%)
Shoplifting
18.2(+108%)
Vehicle crime
16.59(+195%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
349
57.12%
Other White
59
9.66%
African
43
7.04%
Indian
40
6.55%
Chinese
32
5.24%
Total population: 611

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
300
49.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
273
44.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
1.97%
Apprenticeship
9
1.48%
Other
7
1.15%
Total 16+ residents: 610

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
88.51%
Owns outright
3
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.45%
Social rents from council
2
2.3%
Other social rented
2
2.3%
Total households: 87

Property prices in City

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £168K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£170,000£172
Semi-Detached2£153,250£215
Detached1£140,000£135
Flats129£121,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£94,000£127,500
2017£120,000£136,250
2018£120,000£148,250
2019£101,750£149,750
2020£92,750£160,000
2021£120,412£191,500
2022£128,402£187,000
2023£140,300£270,000
2024£140,650£173,000
2025£133,000£186,500
2026£110,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£211£163
2017£228£168
2018£226£178
2019£224£162
2020£277£188
2021£265£213
2022£281£207
2023£259£224
2024£273£221
2025£224£197
2026£210£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S3 7EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S3 7EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2025Apartment 232A, The Printworks, 85, Headford Street, Sheffield, S3 7BFFlatsLeasehold£80,000
24 Nov 2025Premises At, Skills House, Holy Green, Sheffield, S1 4JAOtherLeasehold£4,000,000
09 Jun 2026Unit 504, Spectrum Apartments, 20, Egerton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JXOtherLeasehold£25,000
04 Jun 2026Unit 811, Spectrum Apartments, 20, Egerton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JXOtherLeasehold£22,000
13 May 2026Unit 209, Spectrum Apartments, 20, Egerton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JXFlatsLeasehold£62,000

Schools

In the S3 7EB postcode area, located within Highfield & Lowfield, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S3 7EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryUTC Sheffield City CentreUniversity technical college

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFreeman CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S3 7EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S3 7EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAl Amir International Supermarket127 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, S1 4JPWalking directions to Al Amir International Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's76 The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miPounds World £1Cumberland Street, Sheffield, S1 4PHWalking directions to Pounds World £1
0.1 miWellington Express51 Wellington Street, Sheffield, S1 4HLWalking directions to Wellington Express
0.1 miIcelandThe Moor, Sheffield, S1 3LRWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S3 7EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maia Salman-Lord

City - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abtisam Mohamed

Sheffield Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySheffield CentralE14001467
WardCityE05010862
ParishSheffield, unparished areaE43000173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highfield & LowfieldE02001652
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 042GE01033274
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2021-11-01

Frequently asked questions about S3 7EB

Is S3 7EB (Highfield & Lowfield) safe?

The area around S3 7EB records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near S3 7EB?

The median sale price around S3 7EB in Highfield & Lowfield is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S3 7EB?

There are 20 schools close to S3 7EB, including Springfield Primary School (Good), UTC Sheffield City Centre (Good) and Freeman College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S3 7EB?

The closest station to S3 7EB is West Street, about 513 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S3 7EB?

S3 7EB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,944 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S3 7EB (Highfield & Lowfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S3 7EB is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).