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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.