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About

Stocksbridge is situated within the northern reaches of Sheffield, following the steep valley of the Little Don River. The area's landscape is heavily defined by its industrial past, with former steelworks sites integrated into the town's structure. Residential areas are often arranged on the valley sides, providing views across the wooded slopes. The main shopping and community facilities are concentrated along the Manchester Road corridor, serving the local population.

The surrounding Pennine moorland shapes the local environment, with many footpaths leading directly into open countryside. A deep, tree-lined gorge cuts through the valley, featuring a historic packhorse bridge that remains in use. The town's economy has diversified from its steel production roots, though manufacturing still plays a significant role. Local facilities include sports complexes and community centres that support daily life in this distinct valley community.

Area overview

On average Stocksbridge has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stocksbridge is £43,849 per year. There are 4 schools in Stocksbridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stocksbridge is home to around 7,683 people, with a population density of about 1,343.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stocksbridge Population
7,683
Population density
1,343.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.41(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.97(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+26%)
Public order
8.07(-9%)
Burglary
5.34(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,327
95.37%
Other White
71
0.92%
African
47
0.61%
Irish
41
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.51%
Total population: 7,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,605
25.14%
No qualifications
1,281
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
889
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 6,383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,350
39.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,100
32.01%
Social rents from council
438
12.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
10.86%
Other social rented
94
2.74%
Total households: 3,436

Property prices in Stocksbridge

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £240K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Stocksbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stocksbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£286,186£259
Semi-Detached48£190,500£245
Terraced29£150,000£191
Flats6£115,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stocksbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stocksbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£89,950£118,000£108,975
2017£239,950£89,950£126,500£99,950
2018£259,950£60,000£130,000£112,000
2019£200,000£83,500£150,000£110,000
2020£205,000£154,500£117,000
2021£280,000£67,350£163,093£135,000
2022£305,000£110,500£177,000£140,000
2023£282,500£115,000£186,000£147,500
2024£290,000£192,500£186,750£148,000
2025£255,000£175,000£190,000£149,950
2026£311,186£115,000£184,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stocksbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stocksbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£279£129£143
2017£226£279£158£127
2018£232£111£168£152
2019£170£125£175£137
2020£209£176£149
2021£230£133£189£170
2022£265£159£214£192
2023£285£170£218£189
2024£249£324£213£193
2025£267£361£228£193
2026£243£161£245£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stocksbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stocksbridge 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.

Frequently asked questions about Stocksbridge

Is Stocksbridge safe?

Stocksbridge records about 71 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 Stocksbridge?

The median sale price in Stocksbridge is £188,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stocksbridge?

Stocksbridge has 3 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stocksbridge?

Stocksbridge scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stocksbridge sits around rank 16,037 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 Stocksbridge?

The average household income in Stocksbridge is around £43,849 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Stocksbridge

S361EG

Moorland Drive

S362AB

Fox Valley Way

S361QP

Hollin Busk Lane

S361FJ

Smithy Moor Lane

S361GF

Woolley Road

S362DW

Manchester Road

S362TD

Park Lane

S362BN

Stocksbridge and Upper Don

S361LR

Newton Lane

S361AG

Beechwood Road

S361LL

Green Lane

S361GJ

Stonemoor Road

S361EP

Park Drive

S361AQ

Bramall Lane

S362BA

Pea Royd Lane

S361DF

Linden Crescent

S361FP

Spurley Hey Grove

S362GB

Wheatacre Road

S361GP

Poplar Avenue

S361EL

Newton Avenue

S361GL

Button Row

S362RH

Manchester Road

S361GR

Willow Road

S361GD

Whitwell Crescent

S361FD

Shay House Lane

S361ED

Maple Grove

S361JP

Paterson Croft

S361DL

Stocksbridge and Upper Don

S361DQ

Manchester Road

S361FL

Spink Hall Lane

S362RS

New Road

S361LB

Churchill Road

S361DH

Manchester Road

S361JD

Ridal Croft

S361BJ

Edward Street

S361ET

Pot House Lane

S362AP

Brook Row

S361AR

Cedar Road

S361FE

Sheldon Road

S361ER

Pennine View

S361FG

Smith Road

S362RB

Manchester Road

S361GB

Whitwell Lane

S362AE

Fox Valley Way

S361BD

Glebelands Road

S360BT

Stocksbridge and Upper Don

S361BL

Hawthorne Avenue

S362BU

Hunshelf Road

S362AW

Gibson Lane

S362BS

Hunshelf Bank

S361BF

Spink Hall Close

S361FW

Victoria Road

S361BN

Hole House Lane

S361JQ

Paterson Close

S360BJ

Victoria Street

S361FU

Victoria Close

S362BE

Nanny Hill

S361BE

Glebelands Road

S361JR

Paterson Gardens

S361FR

Stonecliffe Drive

S361FT

Unsliven Road

S361AS

Cedar Road

S361BA

Edward Street

S361ES

Pot House Lane

S361LQ

Horner Close

S361AW

Coal Pit Lane

S361FQ

Rundle Road

S362QE

Haywood Lane

S362PE

Ashfield Road

S360BN

Victoria Street

S361DG

Mcintyre Road

S361AU

Clay Pits Lane

S362EJ

New Road

S361LS

Coppice Close

S361AJ

Bessemer Terrace

S361AT

Chestnut Avenue

S361BW

John West Street

S361LD

Goddard Avenue

S361DB

Lancaster Road

S361EQ

Pearson Street

S361JF

Park Drive Way

S362PB

Ash Crescent

S361EZ

Ridal Avenue

S361EU

Pot House Lane

S361EY

Ridal Avenue

S361JN

Paterson Court

S361EE

Marsden Road

S362JA

Fox Valley Way

S361LE

Park Grove

S362RG

Manchester Road

S361LA

Winston Avenue

S361FS

Sycamore Road

S361DP

Manchester Road

S361AH

Belmont Drive

S361FZ

Viola Bank

S362BB

Ellorslie Drive

S361JB

Ridal Close

S362FX

Victoria Road

S361WA

Victoria Street

S361LP

Olive Road