Affluence in S17 3NS
How S17 3NS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Dore & Whirlow
- Council
- Sheffield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,734 (2024)
S17 3NSSheffield
How well off S17 3NS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S17 3NS area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S17 3NS area is below that, at 47.3%. 37.4% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S17 3NS area is well above that, at 58.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S17 3NS area is well above that, at 56.3%. 7.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S17 3NS sits in (Dore & Whirlow): about 1,734 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.