Postcode report
S17 4PT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S17 4PT: area rating, property, schools and local change
S17 4PT 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 4PT, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S17 4PT are property market signals and jobs, 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 4PT is based on Sheffield 071 Census 2021. It covers 7,622 residents, 2,748 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 11% 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 5/10.
For property prices near S17 4PT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £510k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S17 4PT can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S17 4PT 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 4PT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 4PT
Is S17 4PT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 47% 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 4PT?
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 4PT?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S17 4PT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for S17 4PT?
LocaleIQ matched S17 4PT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S17 4PT?
The latest median sold price is £510k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S17 4PT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.