Postcode report
Is S17 3AL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S17 3AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
S17 3AL is a postcode in Dore and Totley, Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S17 3AL, then scores the surrounding small area 85/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S17 3AL are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S17 3AL is based on Sheffield 068 Census 2021. It covers 10,485 residents, 736 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near S17 3AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £510k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S17 3AL can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S17 3AL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S17 3AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S17 3AL
Is S17 3AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 85/100 (top 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S17 3AL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S17 3AL?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S17 3AL?
LocaleIQ matched S17 3AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S17 3AL?
The latest median sold price is £510k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S17 3AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.