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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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Anston & Woodsetts area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £590,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached42£192,250
Detached31£315,000
Terraced8£158,750

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

S254AH

Common Road

S254DJ

Brooklands

S255DT

Sheffield Road

S818NR

Cinder Hill

S818RB

Lindrick Road

S266NQ

Dog Kennel Hill

S254GF

Grasmere Close

S255FR

Church Court

S255GX

Willow Close

S266NG

Dog Kennel Hill

S266NS

The Haven

S818RU

Limestone Close

S818RZ

Scholey Avenue

S818PT

Brancliffe Lane

S254DH

The Rise

S254DL

Ryton Road

S255BP

Nottingham Close

S255EL

Windsor Walk

S266NN

Holmes Field Close

S818QH

Brands Close

S254FY

Woodland Drive

S255BB

Lidster Lane

S255JD

Primulas Close

S818RN

Worksop Road

S254AF

Chapel Rise

S254EF

White Gate

S254NZ

Universal Crescent

S255DZ

Wesley Place

S255JE

Nemesia Close

S818RS

Rockfield Drive

S259DJ

Anston & Woodsetts

S254AE

Caperns Road

S254AU

The Green

S254DN

Ryton Road

S254EZ

Anston Close

S254FG

Elm Tree Close

S254HQ

Kendal Avenue

S255DH

Church Farm Court

S255DP

Ryton Road

S255DW

Sheffield Road

S255ET

Worksop Road

S818RH

Dinnington Road

S818SR

Cross Lane Close

S254AW

Greenland Close

S254GZ

Winberry Avenue

S255DR

St James Avenue

S255HB

Yeomans Way

S255HX

Lobelia Court

S254FQ

Woodsetts Road

S254AL

Memory Lane

S254AX

Hall Close

S254DB

Quarry Lane

S254EG

Wells Garden Walk

S254FW

Lodge Farm Mews

S255BA

Kirkstall Close

S255BZ

Pembroke Rise

S255EG

Wilberforce Road

S255GN

Lilac Close

S818RT

Grange Avenue

S255AF

Anston & Woodsetts

S254BW

Orchard Avenue

S254FU

Mill Haven

S254JQ

Lonsdale Close

S255HU

Begonia Close

S255JB

Freesia Close

S818AW

Worksop Road

S818RJ

Berne Square

S818RP

Grange Avenue

S818SP

Cross Field Drive

S259FL

Houghton Road

S254BU

Nursery Road

S254DF

Rackford Road

S254ED

The Wells

S254EY

Oakdale Road

S255AE

Parkstone Place

S255EE

West Street

S255FL

Orchard Gardens

S259FD

Houghton Road

S266WY

Houghton Road

S259BA

Houghton Road

S254DG

Hanging Bank Court

S254DY

Springfield Terrace

S254EW

Yew Tree Avenue

S254FD

Lindale Close

S255HY

West Bank Rise

S818AR

Black Lane

S818QN

Brandsmere Drive

S818SH

Taylor Drive

S254AA

Anston & Woodsetts

S254EX

Lakeland Drive

S254BH

Mulberry Road

S261DP

Todwick Road

S818QE

Gildingwells Road

S259FF

Houghton Road

S254AY

Granary Court

S254EQ

Woodsetts Road

S255FQ

Hillcrest Drive

S255HL

Acer Close

S818RD

Lindrick Road

S254BB

Peacock Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.