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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillsborough is £46,533 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
135
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15%
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
56.18(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.55(+122%)
Shoplifting
20.42(+137%)
Public order
14.83(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.41(+70%)
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

Based on 251 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hillsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillsborough 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£297,500
Flats36£137,445
Semi-Detached69£253,000
Terraced136£210,000

10 years median price trend in Hillsborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillsborough.

Data Sources

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