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Crookes and Crosspool

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 moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £58,514 per year. 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

Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Crookes and Crosspool area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Crookes and Crosspool over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£512,500	£4,047	£279,500	£396,250	£626,000	£802,750
Flats	29	£165,000	£2,732	£118,800	£140,000	£212,000	£281,800
Semi-Detached	64	£385,000	£4,013	£244,670	£318,813	£481,250	£598,270
Terraced	140	£264,500	£3,418	£197,375	£233,333	£301,513	£356,487

10 years median price trend in Crookes and Crosspool

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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