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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. 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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £175,750 in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £344,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£307,000£3,478
Flats18£134,100£2,153
Semi-Detached10£247,500£2,777
Terraced86£182,500£2,216

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

S62BU

Bradfield Road

S61NR

Carrwell Lane

S62AB

Barkers Place

S64GU

Middlewood Road

S64JL

Hillsborough Road

S64LW

Wood Road

S61SU

Leppings Lane

S61SG

Bickerton Road

S64GW

Middlewood Road

S61LF

Penistone Road North

S61HP

Herries Road

S62LR

Hillsborough Barracks Shopping Mall

S64QD

Avondale Road

S62BJ

Borough Road

S64GP

Dykes Hall Road

S61TQ

Middlewood Road

S62BX

Bradfield Road

S64LP

Beechwood Road

S61SJ

Leake Road

S62DD

Hillsborough

S64JD

Taplin Road

S64GJ

Minto Road

S62BB

Cheadle Street

S62DL

Penistone Road

S64JG

Taplin Road

S61SN

Eskdale Road

S62LB

Rudyard Road

S62AT

Burrowlee Road

S64LH

Hawthorn Road

S61NJ

Limestone Cottage Lane

S61TD

Middlewood Road

S61LR

Leppings Lane

S62BP

Hillsborough

S62AN

Beulah Road

S62LF

Haggard Road

S64QE

Clarence Road

S61LE

Baxter Mews

S61UA

Winn Close

S64JA

Brier Street

S64NH

Catch Bar Lane

S64HL

The Hillsborough Arcade

S61UF

Winn Gardens

S64JQ

Holme Lane

S62GF

Penistone Road

S61SX

Leppings Lane

S62DF

Beulah Road

S61DR

Hillsborough

S64LB

Haden Street

S61SF

Bickerton Road

S62DH

Penistone Road

S62GZ

Hillsborough Barracks

S62AF

Tanfield Road

S62ET

Livesey Street

S61LY

Clay Wheels Lane

S61UD

Winn Drive

S61QT

Beeley Wood Lane

S62BD

Hawksley Avenue

S64JB

Roselle Street

S64LR

Oakland Road

S62BQ

Bradfield Road

S62LX

Langsett Road

S62AG

Beulah Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.