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Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

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About

Hillsborough, Owlerton and Wadsley Bridge form a distinct northwestern corridor of Sheffield, characterised by its residential streets and local commercial centres. The area is anchored by Hillsborough, a major district shopping area with a busy tram interchange, serving as a focal point for the wider community. The terraced and semi-detached housing spreads across the slopes, with the River Don and its associated parks providing a consistent green thread through the urban landscape.

A notable local landmark is the Hillsborough Stadium, home to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, which dominates the Owlerton area. The district also contains the historic Hillsborough Barracks, a converted former military site that now houses shops and a library. Industry has historically shaped the valley along the Don, with some remaining light industrial units, though the area is now predominantly a settled residential suburb with strong local amenities.

Area overview

On average Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £44,831 per year. There are 1 schools in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is home to around 6,016 people, with a population density of about 1,853.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge Population
6,016
Population density
1,853.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.02(+27%)
Shoplifting
37.57(+329%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.25(+126%)
Public order
16.62(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.29(+89%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,827
80.18%
Other White
351
5.83%
African
216
3.59%
Other Asian
93
1.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
91
1.51%
Total population: 6,020

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,654
32.95%
No qualifications
888
17.69%
Level 3 (A level)
826
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
708
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
538
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,019

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
844
29.4%
Owns outright
803
27.97%
Owns with a mortgage
794
27.66%
Social rents from council
281
9.79%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.54%
Total households: 2,871

Property prices in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

Median price£176,500
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £209 per square foot) in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £344,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£307,000£323
Semi-Detached10£223,750£229
Terraced80£182,500£210
Flats17£135,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£103,500£136,250£120,000
2017£175,000£101,500£144,000£130,000
2018£180,000£98,000£161,300£131,500
2019£180,000£89,000£161,000£141,000
2020£105,000£159,000£136,800
2021£232,408£92,500£163,250£150,000
2022£210,000£124,950£215,000£161,275
2023£259,000£130,000£225,000£176,750
2024£202,500£107,000£220,000£172,500
2025£270,000£128,750£220,000£180,000
2026£344,000£143,500£221,500£178,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£148£157£140
2017£226£150£182£144
2018£170£147£166£146
2019£222£156£176£165
2020£158£205£171
2021£226£149£191£182
2022£224£161£225£196
2023£216£196£244£198
2024£254£148£282£222
2025£358£197£247£210
2026£288£206£196£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge 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.

Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

Is Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge safe?

Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge?

The median sale price in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is £176,500 (about £209 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge?

Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge?

Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge sits around rank 10,708 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge?

The average household income in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge is around £44,831 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

S62BZ

Hillsborough

S62LG

Kipling Road

S61RQ

Wardsend Road

S64JJ

Hillsborough Place

S61SW

Leppings Lane

S61UN

Winn Grove

S61SS

Leppings Lane

S62BT

Bradfield Road

S61TA

Catch Bar Lane

S62AA

Parkside Road

S62LE

Treswell Crescent

S61SZ

Leppings Lane

S64LE

Hunter Road

S64LU

Wood Road

S62LZ

Rudyard Mews

S62FH

Clubmill Road

S61UG

Winn Gardens

S61SL

Eskdale Road

S62AX

Burnell Road

S64JH

Taplin Road

S62GB

Langsett Road

S62DA

Burrowlee Park Square

S62BG

Hillsborough

S62DE

Livesey Street

S64PZ

Clarence Court

S58NW

Binsted Way

S64HF

Proctor Place

S62AE

Bastock Road

S61NL

Underhill Lane

S61SD

Fielding Road

S64LG

Hawthorn Road

S61RH

Herries Road

S61BJ

Middlewood Road

S62BH

Owlerton Green

S62FZ

Hillsborough

S62BE

Hawksley Avenue

S61UB

Winn Drive

S61QA

Penistone Road North

S61QW

Herries Road

S62AS

Broughton Road

S61SY

Leppings Lane

S58NU

Binsted Gardens

S61LZ

Beeley Wood Lane

S64LN

Beechwood Road

S61SQ

Shenstone Road

S64LQ

Beechwood Road

S62LW

Langsett Road

S64GX

Middlewood Road

S64LL

Lawton Terrace

S61US

Hillsborough Grove

S61SE

Fielding Road

S62BA

Hawksley Road

S61LU

Niagara Road

S61LP

Penistone Road North

S64LD

Hunter Road

S61LQ

Beeley Wood Road

S61TR

Eskdale Close

S62AZ

Cannock Street

S61UL

Winn Gardens

S62BS

Bradfield Road

S61QB

Penistone Road North

S62EE

Hawksley Mews

S61LW

Baxter Mews

S62AD

Winster Road

S61PD

Rawson Spring Road

S61TB

Dudley Road

S61LG

Baxter Mews

S64JW

Holme Lane

S58PD

Binsted Grove

S61ST

Leppings Lane

S61UH

Winn Gardens

S62BW

Bradfield Road

S58PA

Binsted Glade

S61SP

Shenstone Road

S62DQ

Lowther Road

S62LH

Rider Road

S61TE

Middlewood Road

S61SB

Vere Road

S62GY

Hillsborough

S64QF

May Road

S64GN

Dykes Hall Road

S64HA

Middlewood Road

S61EZ

Midhurst Road

S64QA

Portsea Road

S61UJ

Winn Gardens

S61SH

Farndale Road

S61SA

Vere Road

S62BY

Bradfield Road

S62AU

Parkview Road

S62GG

Hillsborough

S62BL

Club Mill Road

S64JF

Taplin Road

S62LD

Rudyard Road

S61TF

Catch Bar Lane

S61NH

Beeley Wood Road

S62AW

Burnell Road

S64GY

Middlewood Road

S62AY

Borough Road

S61LX

Wardsend Road North

S62AH

Lowther Road