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Anston & Woodsetts

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About

Anston & Woodsetts is a largely rural ward situated in the eastern part of the Rotherham borough. It encompasses the villages of North Anston, South Anston, and Woodsetts, set within a landscape of agricultural fields and woodland. The area is primarily residential, with local services centered around the villages' main streets. The topography is gently rolling, with the Chesterfield Canal tracing a route through the northern section of the ward near Kiveton Park.

A significant geological feature is the Anston Stones Wood, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. This ancient woodland is known for its impressive limestone outcrops and gorges. The area's history is reflected in the 12th-century St. James' Church in Woodsetts and the remains of Anston Stones Hall. Economic activity is mixed, with some light industry near the M1 motorway corridor, but the overall character is defined by its separate village communities and surrounding green belt land.

Area overview

On average Anston & Woodsetts has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% 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 £49,718 per year. There are 7 schools in Anston & Woodsetts: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Anston & Woodsetts is home to around 12,006 people, with a population density of about 429.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Anston & Woodsetts Population
12,006
Population density
429.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.74(+17%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.08(-41%)
Shoplifting
5(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,637
96.93%
Other White
103
0.86%
Chinese
33
0.27%
Indian
33
0.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.24%
Total population: 12,005

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,877
28.47%
No qualifications
1,827
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,827
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,484
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,102
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 10,106

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,575
49.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,680
32.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
8.1%
Social rents from council
395
7.57%
Other forms of private rent
100
1.92%
Total households: 5,220

Property prices in Anston & Woodsetts

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 in Anston & Woodsetts area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,260,000.

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
Detached41£299,995
Semi-Detached67£190,000
Terraced12£156,250

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

S803JZ

Worksop Road

S254FA

Leeds Avenue

S254DE

Rackford Road

S259FT

Anston & Woodsetts

S254DB

Quarry Lane

S252TS

Langdale Way

S254BH

Mulberry Road

S254BU

Nursery Road

S254GB

Coniston Close

S818SU

Apple Tree Close

S255BB

Lidster Lane

S818SF

Scholey Avenue

S266NP

Dog Kennel Hill

S254DQ

Willow Chase

S803JS

Ladyfield Road

S254JU

Hawkshead Crescent

S255HW

Aster Close

S255JB

Freesia Close

S255FR

Church Court

S255AA

Axle Lane

S266NG

Dog Kennel Hill

S818RJ

Berne Square

S255FL

Orchard Gardens

S818SN

Grange Farm Court

S254DF

Rackford Road

S254JQ

Lonsdale Close

S255HB

Yeomans Way

S254EG

Wells Garden Walk

S818RB

Lindrick Road

S254FB

Limekilns

S818RQ

Dinnington Road

S254BP

Orchard Mews

S255DQ

St Davids Drive

S818QE

Gildingwells Road

S254HE

Wellington Avenue

S254FG

Elm Tree Close

S254GH

Ullswater Close

S255BH

Anston & Woodsetts

S254DY

Springfield Terrace

S254EQ

Woodsetts Road

S254FY

Woodland Drive

S818SL

Warren Close

S254BR

Nursery Crescent

S261DP

Todwick Road

S818QJ

Northfield Drive

S818RG

Dinnington Road

S252QU

Nursery Road

S254FE

Netherthorpe Way

S818SH

Taylor Drive

S255JE

Nemesia Close

S803JW

Slay Pit Lane

S255FQ

Hillcrest Drive

S252TW

Borrowdale Crescent

S254GW

Elder Avenue

S255JG

West Bank Drive

S266NR

Ladyfield Road

S818SP

Cross Field Drive

S254BJ

Narrow Lane

S254DL

Ryton Road

S254BD

Main Street

S254EU

Wright Street

S254EX

Lakeland Drive

S254FF

Portland Close

S803JR

Harthill Road

S254FD

Lindale Close

S255DJ

Rochester Road

S818RX

Stambers Close

S255AL

Crowgate

S255HJ

High Ash Drive

S254BL

Newcastle Close

S255BG

Mill Lane

S818RY

Scholey Avenue

S254BA

Brook Mews

S254DN

Ryton Road

S254JJ

Houghton Road

S254EA

Suffolk Close

S254JS

Patterdale Way

S254FW

Lodge Farm Mews

S254FL

Netherthorpe Way

S818RS

Rockfield Drive

S255AE

Parkstone Place

S254AR

Devonshire Drive

S266NS

The Haven

S254AP

Devonshire Drive

S255GS

Laurel Close

S255GR

Hawthorne Avenue

S252TX

Rydal Close

S254AS

Dukeries Drive

S818RA

Lindrick Road

S818BD

Second Lane

S266AB

Manor Rise

S818QG

Northfield Drive

S254AT

Eastwood Avenue

S266NQ

Dog Kennel Hill

S803JQ

Dumb Hall Lane

S818AY

Lindrick Road

S254FJ

Brook Croft

S255GX

Willow Close

S255AY

High Street

S254EN

Woodland Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.