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About

Hillsborough ward lies in the northwest of Sheffield, centred on the suburb of the same name. The area is defined by the convergence of major routes like the A61 and the River Don, which flows through its southern edge. Its geography includes residential streets built across its slopes and the open parkland of Hillsborough Park, a central green space with sports facilities. The local economy is anchored by the busy retail precinct along Middlewood Road and Bradfield Road.

The ward is notably home to Hillsborough Stadium, the long-standing ground of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, which dominates the local landscape on matchdays. Transportation is served by a tram terminus connecting directly to Sheffield city centre. Residential areas comprise a mix of traditional terraced housing and interwar semis, with industrial heritage sites near the river. The Wadsley Bridge area forms its eastern portion, adding to the ward's varied character.

Area overview

On average Hillsborough has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillsborough is £46,524 per year. There are 4 schools in Hillsborough: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hillsborough is home to around 19,152 people, with a population density of about 3,434.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillsborough Population
19,152
Population density
3,434.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.07(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.28(+112%)
Shoplifting
17.13(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.09(+75%)
Vehicle crime
14.41(+156%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,545
86.38%
Other White
722
3.77%
African
289
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
262
1.37%
Other
163
0.85%
Total population: 19,153

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,538
34.77%
No qualifications
2,693
16.91%
Level 3 (A level)
2,629
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,141
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,606
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 15,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,814
32.13%
Owns with a mortgage
2,723
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,733
19.79%
Other social rented
831
9.49%
Social rents from council
436
4.98%
Total households: 8,759

Property prices in Hillsborough

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)273
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £253K

Based on 273 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Hillsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £810,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£385,000£319
Semi-Detached76£245,000£284
Terraced160£200,000£226
Flats28£135,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillsborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£94,500£156,250£135,550
2017£265,250£115,000£168,500£138,000
2018£320,000£86,003£178,981£145,000
2019£242,500£100,000£187,000£150,000
2020£282,500£116,250£206,500£158,000
2021£300,000£120,000£210,000£170,000
2022£346,250£115,000£245,000£186,500
2023£346,000£130,000£242,500£198,000
2024£352,500£130,000£245,250£200,000
2025£325,000£137,445£247,500£200,000
2026£363,000£140,000£245,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillsborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£175£174£149
2017£210£176£181£158
2018£239£150£198£165
2019£200£186£209£171
2020£229£186£219£173
2021£252£191£231£190
2022£298£180£261£210
2023£278£213£251£210
2024£285£210£260£228
2025£305£208£278£225
2026£288£220£276£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillsborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillsborough 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hillsborough ward.

Local councillors

Richard Tinsley

Hillsborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough

Is Hillsborough safe?

Hillsborough records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hillsborough?

The median sale price in Hillsborough is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 273 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hillsborough?

Hillsborough scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hillsborough sits around rank 14,574 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?

The average household income in Hillsborough is around £46,524 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hillsborough?

Hillsborough is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Tinsley (Green Party).

All postcodesin Hillsborough

S62BD

Hawksley Avenue

S62BQ

Bradfield Road

S61TE

Middlewood Road

S64BR

Aldene Road

S64HA

Middlewood Road

S64LS

Oakland Road

S64GQ

Dykes Hall Road

S64BG

Rydalhurst Avenue

S64TD

Loxley Road

S62GZ

Hillsborough Barracks

S64WN

Findon Road

S61TF

Catch Bar Lane

S64QQ

Oakland Road

S64LP

Beechwood Road

S61TN

Middlewood Road

S64AY

Walders Avenue

S64ST

Studfield Road

S64NA

Harrison Road

S64FN

Lennox Road

S61WD

Darwin Road

S63BS

Cross Bedford Street

S64GL

Minto Road

S61UA

Winn Close

S61WR

Carlton Road

S63BN

Albert Terrace Road

S64QB

Portsea Road

S64QH

Kendal Road

S61HP

Herries Road

S61SW

Leppings Lane

S64TA

Wisewood Avenue

S62HN

Capel Street

S69GW

Capel Street

S64LW

Wood Road

S64SY

Cox Road

S69HP

Capel Street

S64DE

Wade Meadow

S61SZ

Leppings Lane

S64QG

Kendal Road

S64AB

Langsett Avenue

S62HP

Cuthbert Bank Road

S61QT

Beeley Wood Lane

S64TB

Wisewood Road

S64BZ

Well Lane

S61WE

Withens Avenue

S64WZ

Hallowmoor Road

S64DA

Aldene Avenue

S62BY

Bradfield Road

S64HF

Proctor Place

S64AN

Vainor Road

S64HE

Middlewood Road

S69AT

Capel Street

S38AW

Neepsend Lane

S62FQ

Club Mill Road

S64ET

Dykes Hall Place

S62BE

Hawksley Avenue

S64SE

Ben Lane

S64FU

Warner Road

S61RH

Herries Road

S61LE

Baxter Mews

S64GH

Leader Road

S62AX

Burnell Road

S64FW

Rollin Drive

S64AL

The Drive

S62AF

Tanfield Road

S64LG

Hawthorn Road

S64JW

Holme Lane

S64AQ

Vainor Road

S61NH

Beeley Wood Road

S350WW

Capel Street

S61QA

Penistone Road North

S62BW

Bradfield Road

S62AE

Bastock Road

S61TH

Middlewood Road

S64BJ

Rural Lane

S64GP

Dykes Hall Road

S64FJ

Willis Road

S62UE

Langsett Road

S69HR

Capel Street

S64LZ

Ball Road

S64SH

Studfield Hill

S64WH

Findon Place

S64HP

Leader Court

S62LZ

Rudyard Mews

S64HN

Dykes Hall Gardens

S62HF

Bilston Street

S63BL

Gilpin Street

S64JR

Holme Lane

S62DD

Hillsborough

S63HA

Capel Street

S62DA

Burrowlee Park Square

S64WT

Dial House Road

S64QF

May Road

S64AU

Milden Road

S64QT

Ellenbro Road

S64BP

Luke Lane

S62UG

Langsett Road

S64TE

Loxley Road

S64RH

Dykes Lane

S64WA

Wisewood Lane

S64LX

Wood Road