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About

Walkley ward sits to the northwest of Sheffield city centre, characterised by its steep hills and Victorian terraced housing that climbs the slopes. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of students, young professionals, and long-term residents. Its main commercial hub is along South Road, which provides essential local shops, cafes, and pubs serving the community. The topography defines much of the area's layout, with narrow streets and stone-walled gardens.

The ward includes a section of the Porter Brook river, which flows through a steep, wooded valley in the Rivelin Valley. This green corridor offers walking paths and a sense of separation from the denser urban fabric. Local landmarks include the former Walkley Carnegie Library, a stone building indicative of the area's historical development. Transport links are provided by frequent buses connecting the hilltop neighbourhoods to the city centre below.

Area overview

On average Walkley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkley is £45,563 per year. There are 6 schools in Walkley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walkley is home to around 22,701 people, with a population density of about 7,420.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

111

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walkley Population

22,701

Population density

7,420.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

44.62(+3%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.42(+85%)

Public order

11.06(+23%)

Other theft

10.7(+61%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.29(+10%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

14,329

63.12%

Arab

1,347

5.93%

Other White

1,326

5.84%

African

1,012

4.46%

Chinese

819

3.61%

Total population: 22,700

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

8,467

43.55%

Level 3 (A level)

3,750

19.29%

No qualifications

3,108

15.99%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,576

8.11%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,335

6.87%

Total 16+ residents: 19,442

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,841

27.87%

Owns with a mortgage

2,253

22.1%

Owns outright

2,200

21.58%

Social rents from council

1,940

19.03%

Other social rented

684

6.71%

Total households: 10,195

Property prices in Walkley

Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £234,005 in Walkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£357,500	£226,750	£290,000	£438,750	£770,000
Flats	30	£139,875	£96,125	£115,000	£163,750	£267,750
Semi-Detached	30	£251,500	£172,250	£217,000	£277,500	£335,725
Terraced	139	£233,500	£139,700	£202,150	£260,000	£325,500

10 years median price trend in Walkley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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