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About

Fulwood occupies the southwestern edge of Sheffield, bordering the Peak District National Park. The area is primarily residential, characterised by spacious housing and larger properties set along tree-lined roads and quiet crescents. It contains significant green spaces, including the expansive Fulwood woods and the Porter Valley parkland, which provide direct access to walking and cycling routes into the surrounding countryside.

The ward is home to several key institutions, such as the teaching hospitals of the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General. A notable local feature is the Mayfield Alpacas farm, offering a rural activity within the city boundary. Transport links are provided by the A625 Manchester Road, connecting the suburb to Sheffield's city centre and the Peak District beyond.

Area overview

On average Fulwood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fulwood is £77,365 per year. There are 6 schools in Fulwood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fulwood is home to around 17,827 people, with a population density of about 697.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fulwood Population
17,827
Population density
697.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.93(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(-21%)
Vehicle crime
8.53(+53%)
Burglary
5.05(-2%)
Public order
4.32(-52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,297
80.21%
Other White
700
3.93%
Indian
602
3.38%
Chinese
329
1.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
296
1.66%
Total population: 17,824

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,751
50.94%
Level 3 (A level)
4,239
27.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,153
7.58%
No qualifications
836
5.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
4.07%
Total 16+ residents: 15,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,003
47.89%
Owns with a mortgage
2,039
32.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
741
11.82%
Social rents from council
251
4%
Other forms of private rent
114
1.82%
Total households: 6,271

Property prices in Fulwood

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Fulwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fulwood 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 Fulwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£610,000
Flats50£187,000
Semi-Detached43£422,580
Terraced31£340,000

10 years median price trend in Fulwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulwood.

Data Sources

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