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Deepcar & Bolsterstone

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About

Deepcar lies in the steep-sided valley of the River Don, forming a distinct settlement with a strong industrial heritage tied to steel and wire production. The area's layout is shaped by the main road and railway line that follow the watercourse, with residential streets climbing the valley sides.

Up on the higher ground to the south, the village of Bolsterstone occupies a notable ridge with expansive views over the Ewden and More Hall reservoirs. The area is characterised by its proximity to these large water bodies and the surrounding woodland of the Stocksbridge Valley, with the historic Bolsterstone Church a prominent local landmark.

Area overview

On average Deepcar & Bolsterstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deepcar & Bolsterstone is £51,314 per year. There are 2 schools in Deepcar & Bolsterstone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Deepcar & Bolsterstone is home to around 5,618 people, with a population density of about 422.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Deepcar & Bolsterstone Population
5,618
Population density
422 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.03(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.75(-15%)
Other theft
6.76(+2%)
Vehicle crime
6.05(+8%)
Public order
4.63(-48%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,406
96.21%
Other White
50
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.52%
Irish
25
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.36%
Total population: 5,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,407
29.58%
Level 3 (A level)
924
19.42%
No qualifications
772
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
441
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,757

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,118
44.17%
Owns with a mortgage
890
35.16%
Social rents from council
237
9.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
9.21%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.62%
Total households: 2,531

Property prices in Deepcar & Bolsterstone

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Deepcar & Bolsterstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £671,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Deepcar & Bolsterstone 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 Deepcar & Bolsterstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£385,000
Flats4£43,000
Semi-Detached25£210,000
Terraced28£141,500

10 years median price trend in Deepcar & Bolsterstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deepcar & Bolsterstone.

All postcodes in Deepcar & Bolsterstone

S362QJ

Hillcrest Rise

S363SS

Bank Lane

S362SW

Vaughton Hill

S362PL

Broadhead Road

S362QU

Knowles Avenue

S362NG

Rookery Close

S362QN

Hills Road

S362RU

Orchard Street

S362SU

Truman Grove

S362AQ

Broomfield Lane

S363ZB

Heads Lane

S362SZ

Wilson Road

S362QA

Grove Road

S362PA

Armitage Road

S362PN

Carr Fold

S362RE

Manchester Road

S362UT

Townend Lane

S362NB

Rookery Rise

S362TG

St Martin Close

S362UA

Carr Road

S363ZE

Folderings Lane

S362SA

St Andrew Road

S364GG

New Hall Lane

S362AZ

Stocksbridge and Upper Don

S363ZN

Stone Moor Road

S362NF

Rookery Chase

S362PR

Carr Road

S362DD

Bakewell Gardens

S362SH

St Patrick Road

S362SL

St Peter Avenue

S363ST

More Hall Lane

S362QD

Haywood Avenue

S362NH

Helliwell Lane

S362NA

The Rookery

S362NR

Carr Road

S362ST

Townend

S362PS

Cockshot Lane

S362RX

Robertshaw Crescent

S362SS

The Royd

S362PZ

Green Street

S362TQ

St Helen Road

S362BR

Stocksbridge and Upper Don

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.