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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 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
132
Deprivation level
7/10
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
51.2(+18%)
Shoplifting
48.87(+466%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.91(+146%)
Public order
18.62(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.46(+71%)
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

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £281,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge 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 Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£270,000
Flats14£98,000
Semi-Detached8£235,000
Terraced62£185,600

10 years median price trend in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge.

All postcodes in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge

S61TA

Catch Bar Lane

S62AN

Beulah Road

S62AX

Burnell Road

S64GW

Middlewood Road

S61UH

Winn Gardens

S62GY

Hillsborough

S62LX

Langsett Road

S64LH

Hawthorn Road

S61UD

Winn Drive

S58NW

Binsted Way

S64JF

Taplin Road

S61QA

Penistone Road North

S61SE

Fielding Road

S62GZ

Hillsborough Barracks

S64HF

Proctor Place

S58PA

Binsted Glade

S61TF

Catch Bar Lane

S61PD

Rawson Spring Road

S61SS

Leppings Lane

S62FH

Clubmill Road

S62LZ

Rudyard Mews

S64JQ

Holme Lane

S62BQ

Bradfield Road

S62DE

Livesey Street

S64GX

Middlewood Road

S64JH

Taplin Road

S61UG

Winn Gardens

S64LP

Beechwood Road

S64NH

Catch Bar Lane

S61LG

Baxter Mews

S61SG

Bickerton Road

S61LF

Penistone Road North

S61LW

Baxter Mews

S61SJ

Leake Road

S61EZ

Midhurst Road

S61LP

Penistone Road North

S62BP

Hillsborough

S62LE

Treswell Crescent

S64LG

Hawthorn Road

S62LF

Haggard Road

S62BB

Cheadle Street

S61SX

Leppings Lane

S62BW

Bradfield Road

S62GF

Penistone Road

S64LN

Beechwood Road

S64QE

Clarence Road

S61UB

Winn Drive

S64QF

May Road

S62BT

Bradfield Road

S62AE

Bastock Road

S64HL

The Hillsborough Arcade

S64QA

Portsea Road

S62BS

Bradfield Road

S61QW

Herries Road

S61UF

Winn Gardens

S64HA

Middlewood Road

S64JA

Brier Street

S61SB

Vere Road

S61LX

Wardsend Road North

S61NJ

Limestone Cottage Lane

S61NL

Underhill Lane

S62BA

Hawksley Road

Data Sources

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