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About

Walkley is a residential area located northwest of Sheffield city center. It sits on a hillside, offering views across the city, and is bordered by Crookes, Hillsborough, and Upperthorpe. The area has a mix of Victorian terraced houses and more modern developments, with local amenities centered around South Road and Walkley Bank Road. Public transport links provide easy access to the city center and surrounding neighborhoods.

Walkley has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, along with essential services like a library and medical center. Green spaces such as Walkley Bank Woods and Bole Hill Park offer outdoor recreation. The area has a strong community presence, with events and initiatives often organized by local groups. Its proximity to the University of Sheffield also attracts students, contributing to a varied demographic.

Area overview

On average Walkley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walkley is £45,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Walkley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkley Population
9,024
Population density
6,336.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,569
83.88%
Other White
395
4.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
157
1.74%
Other
145
1.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
131
1.45%
Total population: 9,024

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,545
34.96%
Owns outright
1,374
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
964
21.81%
Social rents from council
255
5.77%
Other social rented
170
3.85%
Total households: 4,419

Property prices in Walkley

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 in Walkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkley 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 Walkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£315,000
Flats17£155,000
Semi-Detached25£251,500
Terraced121£240,000

10 years median price trend in Walkley

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

All postcodes in Walkley

S62QU

Grouse Croft

S63RF

Cromwell Street

S63RU

Howard Road

S65AJ

Elliottville Street

S65BP

Bellhagg Road

S65BU

Parsonage Crescent

S65AD

Ibbotson Road

S65DD

Bole Hill Close

S101PF

Heavygate Road

S63TN

Greenhow Street

S65BA

Walkley Crescent Road

S65BJ

Parsonage Crescent

S65FF

Walkley

S62XR

Walkley Road

S63TE

South Road

S63TP

Greenhow Street

S101QE

Heavygate Road

S62PS

Lonsdale Road

S65AH

Walkley Bank Close

S65FY

Low Road

S101QB

Heavygate Road

S101QN

Northfield Avenue

S63TB

Hoole Street

S63TH

Bank House Road

S65BG

Lark Street

S65BQ

Fern Road

S101QR

Eastfield Road

S62XL

Freedom Road

S63TG

Fir Street

S65DE

Bole Hill Road

S65DJ

Bole Hill Road

S65DR

Cliffe Road

S62NF

Hammerton Close

S62PE

Limbrick Close

S65FB

Racker Way

S62RE

Walkley

S62XQ

Walkley Road

S63JP

Fulton Road

S63RG

Walkley Street

S62WX

Industry Street

S63TA

Fir Street

S65AG

Arnold Street

S65AN

Walkley Bank Road

S65BS

Bellhagg Road

S65DA

Bellhagg Road

S65DN

Walkley Terrace

S65AF

Arnold Street

S62NX

Walkley Lane

S62PL

Morley Street

S62XF

Palm Street

S65AL

Ibbotson Road

S63RQ

Matlock Road

S65AP

Walkley Bank Road

S65ED

Bole Hill Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.