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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

S255AA

Axle Lane

S254FU

Mill Haven

S818QN

Brandsmere Drive

S255HY

West Bank Rise

S254EG

Wells Garden Walk

S254DP

Greenlands Rise

S254JQ

Lonsdale Close

S818RB

Lindrick Road

S255HL

Acer Close

S254AD

Fairacre Way

S255FL

Orchard Gardens

S254AL

Memory Lane

S254JF

Penny Piece Lane

S818RZ

Scholey Avenue

S254DB

Quarry Lane

S255JB

Freesia Close

S254BJ

Narrow Lane

S818AH

St Georges Close

S818RU

Limestone Close

S255ER

Worksop Road

S254EX

Lakeland Drive

S254DX

Sikes Road

S266NP

Dog Kennel Hill

S254FY

Woodland Drive

S254BR

Nursery Crescent

S255FS

Manor Farm Gardens

S255BP

Nottingham Close

S818RW

Worksop Road

S818QP

Gildingwells Road

S254DR

Woodsetts Road

S254AE

Caperns Road

S255GX

Willow Close

S255AD

Bank Street

S254DL

Ryton Road

S254EW

Yew Tree Avenue

S255BB

Lidster Lane

S818QR

Gildingwells Road

S259FL

Houghton Road

S254BF

Poplar View

S255HB

Yeomans Way

S254AJ

Cramfit Road

S255GR

Hawthorne Avenue

S254EP

Woodland Drive

S255BZ

Pembroke Rise

S254EJ

Windmill Road

S818SQ

Manor Farm Croft

S254BU

Nursery Road

S254BS

Nursery Road

S255JG

West Bank Drive

S254AY

Granary Court

S266NS

The Haven

S254GF

Grasmere Close

S255BA

Kirkstall Close

S254BB

Peacock Lane

S818SJ

Pear Tree Close

S255BH

Anston & Woodsetts

S254FG

Elm Tree Close

S818PT

Brancliffe Lane

S818SR

Cross Lane Close

S259FD

Houghton Road

S255HP

Azalea Close

S254AW

Greenland Close

S259FU

Anston & Woodsetts

S818QE

Gildingwells Road

S259DJ

Anston & Woodsetts

S255JA

Orchid Way

S818BH

Worksop Road

S254GZ

Winberry Avenue

S818QD

Springfield Close

S266NN

Holmes Field Close

S818AY

Lindrick Road

S255HX

Lobelia Court

S254GW

Elder Avenue

S818RY

Scholey Avenue

S255HJ

High Ash Drive

S818RX

Stambers Close

S254DU

Bennett Croft

S818BZ

Worksop Road

S254BD

Main Street

S255AY

High Street

S254BG

Narrow Lane

S255GL

Laburnum Close

S818BQ

Deep Carrs Lane

S255DP

Ryton Road

S254GT

Cramfit Close

S818RD

Lindrick Road

S254AG

Ryton Fold

S254DY

Springfield Terrace

S254BH

Mulberry Road

S254AA

Anston & Woodsetts

S818SG

Taylor Crescent

S818SA

Scholey Avenue

S254BW

Orchard Avenue

S255DH

Church Farm Court

S255DZ

Wesley Place

S818BE

Fan Field Farm Cottages

S254DH

The Rise

S254GJ

Windermere Court

S818RJ

Berne Square

S261DP

Todwick Road

Data Sources

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