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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£205,500
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £271K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Anston & Woodsetts area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£320,000£269
Semi-Detached71£185,000£232
Terraced12£157,500£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Anston & Woodsetts

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£125,000£156,000
2017£235,000£130,000£108,500
2018£260,000£135,875£119,000
2019£230,000£140,000£151,750
2020£281,500£150,000£126,250
2021£280,000£160,000£157,500
2022£335,000£190,000£164,000
2023£301,000£185,000£126,000
2024£290,000£175,000£133,000
2025£313,500£185,000£151,000
2026£340,000£185,000£142,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£154£169
2017£210£145£148
2018£210£151£139
2019£200£172£135
2020£234£166£156
2021£242£187£170
2022£269£205£190
2023£272£210£203
2024£271£209£137
2025£264£212£204
2026£271£252£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anston & Woodsetts.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Anston & Woodsetts in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Anston & Woodsetts ward.

Local councillors

Drew Tarmey

Anston & Woodsetts - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

John Michael Blackham

Anston & Woodsetts - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Timothy James Baum-Dixon

Anston & Woodsetts - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Anston & Woodsetts

S255HN

Magnolia Close

S818SB

Wellfield Crescent

S254HQ

Kendal Avenue

S254AF

Chapel Rise

S818NR

Cinder Hill

S254GE

Ennerdale Close

S818AW

Worksop Road

S254EP

Woodland Drive

S818RF

Dinnington Road

S259FD

Houghton Road

S818QN

Brandsmere Drive

S818AR

Black Lane

S266NN

Holmes Field Close

S254FS

Town Wells Court

S254FQ

Woodsetts Road

S255GQ

Lockwood Avenue

S254DD

Sanctuary Fields

S818QR

Gildingwells Road

S254GG

Park Avenue

S254AW

Greenland Close

S254GZ

Winberry Avenue

S818RP

Grange Avenue

S803JJ

Common Road

S255BA

Kirkstall Close

S803LA

Turnerwood

S818SD

Wellfield Crescent

S254AG

Ryton Fold

S255BZ

Pembroke Rise

S803JU

Worksop Road

S818RW

Worksop Road

S818RN

Worksop Road

S254HF

Bedford Close

S254AJ

Cramfit Road

S255DT

Sheffield Road

S254GU

Belvedere Close

S255ER

Worksop Road

S254JY

Caldbeck Place

S254HB

Edinburgh Drive

S803JL

Worksop Road

S254BN

Norfolk Drive

S254AA

Anston & Woodsetts

S254HG

Marlborough Close

S255AB

Haven Farm Court

S254BW

Orchard Avenue

S818QQ

Hoades Avenue

S255JA

Orchid Way

S818QF

Northfield Drive

S254EY

Oakdale Road

S254DP

Greenlands Rise

S254HH

Rutland Avenue

S255EH

Anston & Woodsetts

S255DP

Ryton Road

S254FN

The Orchard

S255GP

Broom Grove

S255HY

West Bank Rise

S803JP

Worksop Road

S255EL

Windsor Walk

S254JF

Penny Piece Lane

S818RL

Dinnington Road

S818RU

Limestone Close

S266WY

Houghton Road

S818QL

Gildingwells Road

S254GD

Derwent Close

S818QH

Brands Close

S254JP

Thirlmere Drive

S254BZ

Nursery Road

S254FH

Manvers Close

S252LG

Beech Grove

S818BZ

Worksop Road

S818SR

Cross Lane Close

S259FL

Houghton Road

S259FF

Houghton Road

S254DH

The Rise

S255DU

Sheffield Road

S803LB

Little Wood Lane

S818AT

Gildingwells Road

S818QA

Gildingwells Road

S818SG

Taylor Crescent

S818BL

Deep Carrs Lane

S803JT

Ladyfield Road

S254FT

Lodge Farm Close

S818BA

Lindrick Road

S254HR

Keswick Way

S254DG

Hanging Bank Court

S818BE

Fan Field Farm Cottages

S254BX

The Oval

S254DS

Scarborough Close