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About

Sothall is a residential suburb situated in the southeast of Sheffield, near the border with Rotherham. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, offering a mix of property types. It is served by local shops and amenities concentrated along Westwick Road and near the Sothall roundabout. The community is well-connected by major roads, including the A57 and the nearby M1 motorway junction 31.

A notable local feature is the large Sothall Park, which provides green space with playing fields and a children's play area. The suburb is functionally linked to the larger retail and employment zone at Crystal Peaks, which lies immediately to the west. Sothall maintains a quiet, practical character, with its identity closely tied to its convenient access to these broader facilities and transport routes for Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Area overview

On average Sothall has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sothall is £58,259 per year. There are 2 schools in Sothall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sothall is home to around 5,203 people, with a population density of about 2,271.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sothall Population
5,203
Population density
2,271.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.68(+101%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.76(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(-9%)
Vehicle crime
6.92(+24%)
Public order
5.96(-34%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,965
95.37%
Other White
56
1.08%
African
27
0.52%
Indian
21
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.38%
Total population: 5,206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,252
28.99%
Level 3 (A level)
838
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
653
15.12%
No qualifications
632
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
515
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 4,319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
971
45.04%
Owns with a mortgage
886
41.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
205
9.51%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.58%
Other social rented
28
1.3%
Total households: 2,156

Property prices in Sothall

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Sothall area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sothall 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 Sothall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£315,000
Semi-Detached25£200,000
Terraced3£185,000

10 years median price trend in Sothall

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

Data Sources

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