Postcode S3 8HX 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 Burngreave & Grimesthorpe area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burngreave & Grimesthorpe is £40,952 per year. The nearest station is Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Street Pocket Park.
Burngreave & Grimesthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Burngreave & Grimesthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 278.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burngreave & Grimesthorpe is £40,952 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from S3 8HX.
Burngreave & Grimesthorpe near S3 8HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Square | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Castle Square |
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Cathedral |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Street Pocket Park |
| 0.2 mi | Love Square | Small | Walking directions to Love Square |
| 0.2 mi | Fitzalan Square | Small | Walking directions to Fitzalan Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £170,000 | £172 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £153,250 | £215 |
| Detached | 1 | £140,000 | £135 |
| Flats | 129 | £121,000 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S3 8HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | 2, Blonk Street, Sheffield, S3 8BG | Flats | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Apartment 41, I Quarter, 4, Blonk Street, Sheffield, S3 8BG | Flats | Leasehold | £92,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Apartment 24, I Quarter, 4, Blonk Street, Sheffield, S3 8BG | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 10, City Wharf, 1, Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GF | Flats | Leasehold | £84,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 17, City Wharf, 1, Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GF | Flats | Leasehold | £79,215 |
In the S3 8HX postcode area, located within Burngreave & Grimesthorpe, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S3 8HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 5 Castle Mews, Sheffield, S3 8HX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | Imtinan Mini Market | Blonk Street, Sheffield, S3 8GA | Walking directions to Imtinan Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Staff Roi Gambol | Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HD | Walking directions to Staff Roi Gambol |
| 0 mi | Waingate Express | 36,38,40 Waingate, Sheffield, S3 8LB | Walking directions to Waingate Express |
| 0.1 mi | Omega Extra Foods | 34-38 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB | Walking directions to Omega Extra Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S3 8HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maia Salman-Lord
City - Elected 7 May 2026
Abtisam Mohamed
Sheffield Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S3 8HX records about 279 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around S3 8HX in Burngreave & Grimesthorpe is £125,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to S3 8HX, including Grace Owen Nursery School (Good), Sheffield Hallam University (Good) and Pye Bank CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S3 8HX is Fitzalan Sq - Ponds Forge, about 280 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S3 8HX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central covering S3 8HX is Abtisam Mohamed (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maia Salman-Lord (Green Party).