Millsands is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S3 8NF is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S3 8NG, S3 8NE, S3 8NR, S3 8NU, S3 8GG, S3 8SN, S3 8NW, S3 8RA, S3 8GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S3 8NF is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.7% | 42.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 59.3% | 57.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S3 8NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 68.5% | 71.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 23.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.8% | 51.9% | -11.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 13% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around S3 8NF this area, 2.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 73.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 68.3% | 73.5% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 70.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 17.2% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 70.1% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 4.9% | -6.1% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 7.3% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| South-East Asia | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millsands was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the City average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Redgrave Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2025-05-23 | £140,212 |
| 123 Redgrave Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-09-10 | £136,802 |
| 135 Redgrave Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-04 | £152,979 |
| 159 Redgrave Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-21 | £183,622 |
| 158 Redgrave Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-09-22 | £197,246 |
S3 8NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in S3 8NF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 2out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street , S3 7JA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Wood Primary Academy Earldom Road , Burngreave S4 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Firshill Crescent , S4 7BX | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 611 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harlequin | 108 Nursery Street | 82 yd | |
| Refresh | UK Borders Agency Vulcan House, 6 Millsands | 142 yd | |
| The Riverside Kelham | 1 Mowbray Street | 196 yd | |
| Autograph Foods | Riverside East 2, Millsands | 273 yd | |
| Craft & Dough | Unit 1 Kelham Square | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Cat Kitchen | 24 Alma Street | 296 yd | |
| The Fat Cat | The Fat Cat, 23 Alma Street | 300 yd | |
| Kelham Island Ind. Museum | Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street | 340 yd | |
| Shakespeare's | 146-148 Gibraltar Street | 351 yd | |
| SADACCA Ltd | 48 Wicker | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chicken Express | 29 Wicker | 320 yd | |
| 1986 The Kebab Kafe | 35 Wicker | 320 yd | |
| Montego Bay | 52 Wicker | 357 yd | |
| Albies | 22 Snig Hill | 360 yd | |
| Khyber Diner | 54-56 Wicker | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Corporation Street | 187 yd | |
| Nisa Loca | 3 Lady's Bridge | 359 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Limited | Castle House, Angel Street | 504 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 19-21 High Street | 618 yd | |
| Poundland PLC | Unit B, 50 High Street | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Sheffield) Brookshaw Park Brookshaw Park Gibraltar Street | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Verdon Recreation Centre VERDON STREET | 488 yd | |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Sheffield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Sheffield) TENTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield ANDOVER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 641 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Sheffield) SHEFFIELD HILTON HOTEL SHEFFIELD HILTON HOTEL FURNIVAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Ponds Forge International Sports Centre PONDS FORGE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE PONDS FORGE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Sheffield St Paul'S Hotel And Spa) NORFOLK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Fitness Club Central SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Sheffield Hallam Active (City Campus) NORFOLK BUILDING NORFOLK BUILDING POND STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.