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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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 in Anston & Woodsetts area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,030,000.

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
Detached50£294,998£2,806
Semi-Detached76£185,000£2,386
Terraced11£157,500£2,232

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

S255HL

Acer Close

S254FU

Mill Haven

S252QZ

Park Avenue

S255DZ

Wesley Place

S818RH

Dinnington Road

S255AF

Anston & Woodsetts

S254BS

Nursery Road

S254BY

The Oval

S254EJ

Windmill Road

S818AH

St Georges Close

S255AG

Chapel Walk

S255JD

Primulas Close

S254AY

Granary Court

S254AU

The Green

S254HS

Ambleside Walk

S266UY

Peck Mill View

S818BQ

Deep Carrs Lane

S818RD

Lindrick Road

S254GA

Buttermere Close

S818BB

Worksop Road

S252TU

Cartmel Walk

S254AQ

Devonshire Drive

S818SS

Whitfield Gardens

S254FP

Sunnyside Close

S255GN

Lilac Close

S254ED

The Wells

S254JR

Scafell Place

S255FS

Manor Farm Gardens

S818QD

Springfield Close

S254BQ

Nursery Crescent

S254AZ

Hillside

S803JN

Castle Farm

S255ET

Worksop Road

S254BB

Peacock Lane

S803JH

Common Road

S254EH

Windmill Road

S254DA

Plantation Avenue

S254HD

Edinburgh Drive

S254NZ

Universal Crescent

S254EF

White Gate

S254GT

Cramfit Close

S818RR

Rockfield Drive

S255HT

West Bank Drive

S254BT

Nursery Road

S254BF

Poplar View

S255HA

Pine Avenue

S254DJ

Brooklands

S818SJ

Pear Tree Close

S267XY

Packman Lane

S803JX

Worksop Road

S254EW

Yew Tree Avenue

S818QP

Gildingwells Road

S255GL

Laburnum Close

S259BA

Houghton Road

S255HP

Azalea Close

S254JZ

Penny Piece Place

S254GJ

Windermere Court

S818RZ

Scholey Avenue

S254AE

Caperns Road

S255EG

Wilberforce Road

S803JG

Back Lane

S254BE

Main Street

S255DR

St James Avenue

S818RT

Grange Avenue

S254AX

Hall Close

S254AL

Memory Lane

S255DS

Sheffield Road

S254AD

Fairacre Way

S252TY

Rydal Road

S254JT

Woodland Drive

S255HU

Begonia Close

S254JX

Appleby Walk

S254JW

Borrowdale Crescent

S254DU

Bennett Croft

S254BG

Narrow Lane

S818PT

Brancliffe Lane

S818QW

Oakland Close

S818BH

Worksop Road

S818SQ

Manor Farm Croft

S255DW

Sheffield Road

S255BP

Nottingham Close

S254EB

Warwick Way

S255AD

Bank Street

S255DH

Church Farm Court

S818QB

Gildingwells Road

S818SA

Scholey Avenue

S254GL

Park Avenue

S255HX

Lobelia Court

S254DX

Sikes Road

S254AH

Common Road

S254DR

Woodsetts Road

S252TT

Furness Close

S259FU

Anston & Woodsetts

S255FA

Brookfield Mews

S254EZ

Anston Close

S259DJ

Anston & Woodsetts

S255EE

West Street

S254AN

Devonshire Drive

S254AB

Back Lane

S254GF

Grasmere Close

Data Sources

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