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Anston & Woodsetts

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About

Anston & Woodsetts are neighbouring villages situated in the borough of Rotherham, located to the east of the M1 motorway. The area is characterised by residential housing, local shops, and community facilities set within a landscape that includes farmland and pockets of woodland. Anston is the larger settlement, with a more developed centre, while Woodsetts retains a distinctly village-like atmosphere. The local geography is defined by the presence of Anston Stones Wood, a notable ancient woodland.

The area is known for its proximity to Anston Stones Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest famed for its impressive limestone gorge and geological features. This natural landmark provides walking routes and is a significant local green space. The villages are primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, and are served by several primary schools and local amenities, fostering a strong sense of community.

Area overview

On average Anston & Woodsetts has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Anston & Woodsetts is £50,710 per year. There are 3 schools in Anston & Woodsetts: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Anston & Woodsetts is home to around 8,513 people, with a population density of about 460.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Anston & Woodsetts Population
8,513
Population density
460.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.32(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.57(+2%)
Shoplifting
6.23(-29%)
Vehicle crime
5.05(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,226
96.59%
Other White
79
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.28%
Indian
23
0.27%
Total population: 8,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,095
29.32%
No qualifications
1,283
17.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,271
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,059
14.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 7,145

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,825
49.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,162
31.24%
Social rents from council
345
9.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
285
7.66%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.64%
Total households: 3,720

Property prices in Anston & Woodsetts

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Anston & Woodsetts area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £795,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Anston & Woodsetts in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£318,000£2,837
Semi-Detached49£185,000£2,256
Terraced8£158,750£2,212

10 years median price trend in Anston & Woodsetts

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts.

All postcodes in Anston & Woodsetts

S254EN

Woodland Avenue

S254HQ

Kendal Avenue

S255HU

Begonia Close

S255EH

Anston & Woodsetts

S254AX

Hall Close

S255GQ

Lockwood Avenue

S255HA

Pine Avenue

S818BD

Second Lane

S254EZ

Anston Close

S818QB

Gildingwells Road

S803LA

Turnerwood

S255BG

Mill Lane

S255DR

St James Avenue

S254EQ

Woodsetts Road

S254DJ

Brooklands

S255DT

Sheffield Road

S818AR

Black Lane

S254FW

Lodge Farm Mews

S818QL

Gildingwells Road

S259FT

Anston & Woodsetts

S254AB

Back Lane

S818RQ

Dinnington Road

S255FQ

Hillcrest Drive

S254EU

Wright Street

S255HT

West Bank Drive

S818SN

Grange Farm Court

S818QG

Northfield Drive

S818NR

Cinder Hill

S254FS

Town Wells Court

S818QQ

Hoades Avenue

S255HW

Aster Close

S254JT

Woodland Drive

S818AW

Worksop Road

S266WY

Houghton Road

S255GP

Broom Grove

S818RR

Rockfield Drive

S255EL

Windsor Walk

S254JZ

Penny Piece Place

S266NG

Dog Kennel Hill

S818QH

Brands Close

S255AF

Anston & Woodsetts

S255GN

Lilac Close

S818SU

Apple Tree Close

S254DE

Rackford Road

S255AG

Chapel Walk

S254DF

Rackford Road

S818SL

Warren Close

S818SD

Wellfield Crescent

S254FP

Sunnyside Close

S818RN

Worksop Road

S255JD

Primulas Close

S255DJ

Rochester Road

S255ET

Worksop Road

S254AU

The Green

S818QJ

Northfield Drive

S254FQ

Woodsetts Road

S818QW

Oakland Close

S818SH

Taylor Drive

S255HN

Magnolia Close

S254BA

Brook Mews

S818RT

Grange Avenue

S254EF

White Gate

S254AF

Chapel Rise

S255AE

Parkstone Place

S254HR

Keswick Way

S254BE

Main Street

S254AT

Eastwood Avenue

S255GS

Laurel Close

S254DD

Sanctuary Fields

S254NZ

Universal Crescent

S818RF

Dinnington Road

S254BP

Orchard Mews

S818RS

Rockfield Drive

S818SP

Cross Field Drive

S254FT

Lodge Farm Close

S818RH

Dinnington Road

S818BA

Lindrick Road

S818BL

Deep Carrs Lane

S255DW

Sheffield Road

S254HS

Ambleside Walk

S818SS

Whitfield Gardens

S254DQ

Willow Chase

S254EY

Oakdale Road

S254ED

The Wells

S254DN

Ryton Road

S255DQ

St Davids Drive

S255FA

Brookfield Mews

S255DU

Sheffield Road

S255JE

Nemesia Close

S818QA

Gildingwells Road

S818SB

Wellfield Crescent

S255AB

Haven Farm Court

S255FR

Church Court

S259FF

Houghton Road

S818RL

Dinnington Road

S255EE

West Street

S255EG

Wilberforce Road

S254FB

Limekilns

S818QF

Northfield Drive

S818RP

Grange Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.