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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

S254DX

Sikes Road

S255DJ

Rochester Road

S255DS

Sheffield Road

S818QF

Northfield Drive

S818QJ

Northfield Drive

S254FS

Town Wells Court

S255BG

Mill Lane

S255JA

Orchid Way

S818SG

Taylor Crescent

S818BA

Lindrick Road

S254BF

Poplar View

S254JJ

Houghton Road

S255AY

High Street

S255GR

Hawthorne Avenue

S255HA

Pine Avenue

S818BE

Fan Field Farm Cottages

S818RG

Dinnington Road

S818BB

Worksop Road

S254BE

Main Street

S254DA

Plantation Avenue

S254FP

Sunnyside Close

S818QQ

Hoades Avenue

S254BR

Nursery Crescent

S254EH

Windmill Road

S255HW

Aster Close

S818QD

Springfield Close

S254AD

Fairacre Way

S254AG

Ryton Fold

S255GL

Laburnum Close

S818RX

Stambers Close

S818SU

Apple Tree Close

S254DU

Bennett Croft

S254JF

Penny Piece Lane

S254JT

Woodland Drive

S255ER

Worksop Road

S818QA

Gildingwells Road

S818QB

Gildingwells Road

S818RY

Scholey Avenue

S254DQ

Willow Chase

S254EN

Woodland Avenue

S254GW

Elder Avenue

S254HS

Ambleside Walk

S255HN

Magnolia Close

S255HT

West Bank Drive

S818RF

Dinnington Road

S818RR

Rockfield Drive

S818SF

Scholey Avenue

S818SN

Grange Farm Court

S254BG

Narrow Lane

S254EJ

Windmill Road

S255HJ

High Ash Drive

S254GT

Cramfit Close

S255AB

Haven Farm Court

S255AD

Bank Street

S255HP

Azalea Close

S818BQ

Deep Carrs Lane

S254BS

Nursery Road

S254FT

Lodge Farm Close

S255AA

Axle Lane

S255GS

Laurel Close

S818BH

Worksop Road

S254DD

Sanctuary Fields

S254DE

Rackford Road

S254FJ

Brook Croft

S254GJ

Windermere Court

S255AG

Chapel Walk

S255JG

West Bank Drive

S818BL

Deep Carrs Lane

S818QG

Northfield Drive

S818RL

Dinnington Road

S818RW

Worksop Road

S818SA

Scholey Avenue

S818SB

Wellfield Crescent

S818SJ

Pear Tree Close

S254AZ

Hillside

S255GQ

Lockwood Avenue

S818QP

Gildingwells Road

S818RA

Lindrick Road

S818SD

Wellfield Crescent

S818BD

Second Lane

S254BD

Main Street

S254EP

Woodland Drive

S254GU

Belvedere Close

S255DU

Sheffield Road

S255FA

Brookfield Mews

S255GP

Broom Grove

S818QW

Oakland Close

S254BP

Orchard Mews

S259FT

Anston & Woodsetts

S254DR

Woodsetts Road

S254DP

Greenlands Rise

S818BZ

Worksop Road

S254AT

Eastwood Avenue

S254BA

Brook Mews

S254BJ

Narrow Lane

S803LA

Turnerwood

S818RQ

Dinnington Road

S818SL

Warren Close

S818SQ

Manor Farm Croft

S818SS

Whitfield Gardens

Data Sources

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