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About

Crookes and Crosspool lie on Sheffield's western edge, characterised by steep hills and residential streets. The area is largely made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war semis, creating a dense neighbourhood feel. It sits directly adjacent to the expansive greenery of the Rivelin Valley and Whitlow Brook, offering walking routes into the countryside.

The ward is strongly associated with the University of Sheffield, with many students and academics residing here. This is reflected in the local amenities along Crookes’ main road, which features independent shops, cafes, and pubs. The area is notably home to the former Bole Hill quarry site, a reminder of the district's historical stone-cutting and grinding wheel industries that utilised the local waterways.

Area overview

On average Crookes and Crosspool has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crookes and Crosspool is £58,535 per year. The median sale price in Crookes and Crosspool is £285,000 (around £326 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,100 and £355,000. There are 3 schools in Crookes and Crosspool: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crookes and Crosspool is home to around 17,195 people, with a population density of about 4,414.2 per km².

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crookes and Crosspool Population

17,195

Population density

4,414.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.38(-47%)

Shoplifting

18.67(+113%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.21(+20%)

Burglary

9.31(+83%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.86(-20%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

14,025

81.57%

Other White

703

4.09%

Chinese

295

1.72%

Indian

289

1.68%

White and Asian (mixed)

247

1.44%

Total population: 17,193

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

7,898

53.81%

Level 3 (A level)

3,242

22.09%

No qualifications

1,118

7.62%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,104

7.52%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

604

4.12%

Total 16+ residents: 14,677

Housing

Owns outright

2,570

35.67%

Owns with a mortgage

2,219

30.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,836

25.49%

Social rents from council

252

3.5%

Other social rented

163

2.26%

Total households: 7,204

Property prices in Crookes and Crosspool

Median price: £285,000

Price per sq ft: £326

Sales (last 12 months): 253

Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £355K

Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Crookes and Crosspool area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crookes and Crosspool over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	18	£524,500	£395	£267,000	£415,500	£651,250	£862,500
Semi-Detached	66	£364,750	£374	£263,600	£319,250	£481,250	£597,000
Terraced	136	£265,250	£316	£197,125	£230,000	£301,067	£370,750
Flats	33	£189,000	£252	£123,400	£150,000	£232,500	£287,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crookes and Crosspool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crookes and Crosspool.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£362,500	£158,000	£281,250	£173,500
2017	£342,500	£145,000	£272,000	£185,000
2018	£375,000	£166,000	£294,250	£194,975
2019	£377,500	£165,000	£300,000	£190,000
2020	£445,000	£190,000	£294,000	£195,500
2021	£554,000	£160,000	£343,500	£225,000
2022	£605,000	£185,000	£365,000	£252,500
2023	£503,650	£193,000	£394,750	£245,100
2024	£466,000	£201,750	£380,000	£250,228
2025	£506,000	£157,500	£391,750	£260,000
2026	£515,000	£200,000	£343,500	£260,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crookes and Crosspool.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£291	£222	£274	£214
2017	£280	£224	£273	£220
2018	£312	£223	£297	£226
2019	£306	£227	£287	£233
2020	£333	£256	£292	£238
2021	£379	£240	£328	£252
2022	£400	£253	£377	£288
2023	£375	£271	£378	£295
2024	£367	£267	£363	£299
2025	£387	£255	£391	£314
2026	£387	£259	£363	£314

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673

Band B£1,952

Band C£2,231

Band D£2,510

Band E£3,068

Band F£3,626

Band G£4,184

Band H£5,020

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Crookes and Crosspool ward.

Local councillors

Minesh Parekh

Crookes & Crosspool - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Crookes and Crosspool

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crookes and Crosspool

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Local government

Local councillors

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