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East Ecclesfield

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About

East Ecclesfield ward encompasses a residential and semi-rural area in the north of Sheffield. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war estates, alongside older terraced homes. The ward includes the historic village centre of Ecclesfield, which retains its distinct character separate from the surrounding suburban development. Local commerce is focused along Sheffield Road and in the village, serving daily needs.

The western edge of the ward borders open farmland and green spaces, including the recreation grounds at Parson Cross Park. Ecclesfield Priory, with its medieval tower and 15th-century parish church, forms a significant historical landmark at the settlement's core. The area is well-connected by major roads like the A61, linking it to Sheffield city centre and surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average East Ecclesfield has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Ecclesfield is £47,197 per year. There are 6 schools in East Ecclesfield: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Ecclesfield is home to around 18,020 people, with a population density of about 1,833.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Ecclesfield Population
18,020
Population density
1,833.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.41(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.98(+19%)
Shoplifting
15.59(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.6(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.05(+25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,868
93.61%
Other White
263
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
134
0.74%
Indian
112
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.42%
Total population: 18,019

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,764
24.64%
No qualifications
3,323
21.75%
Level 3 (A level)
2,636
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,145
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,675
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 15,275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,345
41.66%
Owns with a mortgage
2,686
33.45%
Social rents from council
952
11.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
748
9.32%
Other forms of private rent
143
1.78%
Total households: 8,030

Property prices in East Ecclesfield

Median price£205,500
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)228
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £290K

Based on 228 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 (about £250 per square foot) in East Ecclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Ecclesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£325,000£286
Semi-Detached94£222,500£258
Terraced62£169,500£205
Flats21£128,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Ecclesfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Ecclesfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£97,000£142,500£118,000
2017£230,000£86,950£147,500£116,500
2018£250,000£110,000£150,000£115,000
2019£254,975£113,500£160,000£120,000
2020£251,000£107,500£149,000£130,000
2021£260,000£122,500£168,000£141,750
2022£296,000£109,000£195,995£151,500
2023£340,000£135,000£185,000£145,000
2024£295,000£130,000£213,000£150,000
2025£310,250£136,750£220,000£165,000
2026£380,500£119,000£225,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Ecclesfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Ecclesfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£157£166£148
2017£217£155£175£142
2018£211£177£186£157
2019£234£197£190£169
2020£235£186£196£167
2021£252£202£225£186
2022£272£186£238£195
2023£292£219£241£194
2024£305£213£238£201
2025£286£210£253£211
2026£284£188£264£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Ecclesfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Ecclesfield in the last year.

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 East Ecclesfield ward.

Local councillors

Sean Maloney

East Ecclesfield - Elected 7 May 2026

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