Dun Street is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S3 8SL is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dun Street, Sheffield, S3 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S3 8AY, S3 8DR, S3 8DU, S3 8BU, S3 8DX, S3 8UL, S3 8SH, S3 8SE, S3 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S3 8SL is primarily male, with 68.2% 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 | 54.8% | 31.8% | -23.0% | 51.0% | -19.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 68.2% | 23.0% | 49.0% | 19.2% |
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 8SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.5% 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 | 81.1% | 91.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 53.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 6.3% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -37.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
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 (97.3%) 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 | 70% | 64.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 33.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -10.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
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 8SL this area, 1.4% 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 59.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.4% | 30.3% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 59.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 48.6% | 74% | 25.4% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 19.2% | 0.7% | -18.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 81.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 81.8% | 28.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.2% | 4.7% | -31.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 81.8% | 29.8% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 19.8% | 8.8% | -11.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 2% | -14.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 19.5% | 46.2% | -26.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dun Street was 178.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Dun Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 121 local areas in City and the 308th highest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dun Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-06-23 | £315,112 |
| 30 Dun Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-02-26 | £331,522 |
| 24 Dun Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-02-19 | £367,149 |
| 32 Dun Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £73,050 | 2015-02-13 | £110,266 |
| 24 Dun Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £188,500 | 2014-09-12 | £314,877 |
S3 8SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8SL 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 | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street , S3 7JA | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 2out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Cundy Street , S6 2WJ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkley Primary School Burnaby Crescent , Walkley S6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,829 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood E-Act Academy Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | 2out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 3,920 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 | 839 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sheffield Western Bank , S10 2TN | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juke & Loe at The Milestone | 84 Green Lane | 47 yd | |
| V.or.V | Cornish Street | 96 yd | |
| Joro Restaurant Limited | 0.2-0.5 Krynkl, 294 Shalesmoor | 97 yd | |
| Bar Kelham Ltd | 50 Green Lane | 138 yd | |
| Make Lunch CLIC | 1 South Parade | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | 312 Shalesmoor | 68 yd | |
| Salt Kelham Island | Ground Floor West, Clock Tower, Little Kelham, Green Lane | 188 yd | |
| Decks | Steel Yard Kelham, Kelham Island | 222 yd | |
| The Wedge | 11 Cotton Mill Walk | 245 yd | |
| Kelham Kitchen & Wine Bar | 31 Ball Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Cob | 72 Burton Road | 367 yd | |
| Hicks Street Fish & Chip Shop | 4 Hicks Street | 410 yd | |
| Wendy's Fish & Chips | 21 Netherthorpe Place | 447 yd | |
| Giordana Pizza | 135 West Bar | 483 yd | |
| ALS Gongcha | 73-101 Neepsend Lane | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huamei Oriental Store | 1 Edward Street | 445 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Corporation Street | 455 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 50 Montgomery Terrace Road | 496 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Edward Street | 652 yd | |
| Co-operative | 72 Sharman Court, Broad Lane | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Sheffield) Brookshaw Park Brookshaw Park Gibraltar Street | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Sheffield) TENTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Bethany School FINLAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield ANDOVER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 771 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Allen Court Gym) BRIGHTMORE HOUSE BRIGHTMORE HOUSE ST GEORGE'S CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Zest Upperthorpe | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Verdon Recreation Centre VERDON STREET | 855 yd | |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Sheffield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Be X Fitness FLORA STREET RETAIL PARK FLORA STREET RETAIL PARK FLORA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.