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About

West Ecclesfield ward is located in the north of Sheffield, primarily encompassing the residential suburb of Ecclesfield itself. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from older terraced properties to more modern developments. It contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its population. The ward includes significant green spaces such as Ecclesfield Park, which provides recreational ground.

A notable historical landmark is the medieval Ecclesfield Priory, which stands as a remnant of the area's past. The ward also contains sections of industrial and commercial activity along its edges, contributing to local employment. Transport links are provided by major roads like the A6135. The community maintains a distinct identity, separate from the city centre.

Area overview

On average West Ecclesfield has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Ecclesfield is £48,071 per year. There are 6 schools in West Ecclesfield: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Ecclesfield is home to around 17,324 people, with a population density of about 1,381.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Ecclesfield Population
17,324
Population density
1,381.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.13(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.74(+17%)
Shoplifting
14.2(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6(-30%)
Vehicle crime
5.89(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,267
93.9%
Other White
261
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
112
0.65%
African
100
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
88
0.51%
Total population: 17,324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,886
26.83%
No qualifications
2,869
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
2,481
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,103
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,479
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 14,486

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,288
42.83%
Owns with a mortgage
2,466
32.13%
Social rents from council
1,102
14.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
7.83%
Other forms of private rent
104
1.35%
Total households: 7,676

Property prices in West Ecclesfield

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)206
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £290K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £265 per square foot) in West Ecclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,333 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Ecclesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£317,500£295
Semi-Detached90£220,000£265
Terraced34£153,500£174
Flats14£140,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Ecclesfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£89,000£152,500£115,000
2017£230,000£101,000£160,000£129,000
2018£235,000£86,975£152,450£125,000
2019£250,000£120,000£161,000£127,500
2020£251,000£124,500£167,000£133,500
2021£280,000£102,500£180,000£160,000
2022£310,000£115,000£204,250£141,500
2023£288,000£117,500£225,000£165,000
2024£302,475£127,500£205,000£155,500
2025£300,000£140,000£212,500£160,000
2026£330,000£140,000£226,000£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£155£184£147
2017£206£170£184£147
2018£220£158£197£166
2019£235£199£202£159
2020£235£184£203£166
2021£266£192£232£189
2022£272£224£248£192
2023£301£181£262£217
2024£300£221£258£201
2025£291£214£251£186
2026£304£265£270£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Ecclesfield 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Ecclesfield ward.

Local councillors

Mike Levery

West Ecclesfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about West Ecclesfield

Is West Ecclesfield safe?

West Ecclesfield records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Ecclesfield?

The median sale price in West Ecclesfield is £225,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Ecclesfield?

West Ecclesfield has 6 primary schools (6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Ecclesfield?

West Ecclesfield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Ecclesfield sits around rank 19,586 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 West Ecclesfield?

The average household income in West Ecclesfield is around £48,071 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Ecclesfield?

West Ecclesfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mike Levery (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin West Ecclesfield

S354JU

Thompson Hill

S351TR

Hallwood Road

S351SA

Burncross Road

S354NN

Stones Inge

S351SR

Chapel Close

S354JS

Thompson Hill

S358LY

Grenoside Grange Close

S351TB

Drake Close

S354NW

Birkbeck Court

S351WP

Prestwood Gardens

S354LX

Wortley Road

S358SN

Whitley Carr

S358SH

Vicarage Close

S358PW

Nether Avenue

S354PN

Annat Place

S351UY

Meadow Drive

S358RR

Wood End

S358PN

Main Street

S354GQ

Dowland Gardens

S354GB

Angram Road

S354GX

Greno View Road

S352PH

Cart Road

S354DU

Sundew Gardens

S353HX

Newton Road

S354GJ

The Circle

S358RP

Whitley Lane

S351UL

Lansbury Avenue

S353HG

Mortomley Hall Gardens

S351WR

Raleigh Drive

S358ND

Blacksmith Lane

S354HF

Holland Road

S354FY

Briary Avenue

S353XU

Thorncliffe View

S352YQ

Melbeck Court

S354JJ

Sellars Row

S354DY

Farlow Croft

S351XB

Stafford Way

S354LH

Wharncliffe Road

S354AA

Salutation Gardens

S351RL

Bevan Way

S354LJ

Whinmoor Road

S358NH

Cinder Hill Lane

S353XX

Thorncliffe Lane

S351XA

Springfield Way

S358NY

Greno Gate

S354DR

Eagleton Rise

S353LL

Worrall Road

S351WF

Mountbatten Drive

S358RB

Swift Road

S353PA

Charlton Drive

S354JF

Potter Hill Lane

S354FL

Blackthorn Close

S352XU

Avon Grove

S354HA

Hague Lane

S358NF

Brook Lane

S354LT

Wortley Road

S358RL

Wheel Lane

S351TP

Burns Drive

S351RT

Broad Inge Crescent

S353HP

Mapplebeck Road

S354NZ

Darwall Close

S354NR

Caldbeck Grove

S358QJ

Penistone Road

S353JH

School Road

S352XS

Stanley Road

S358SG

Salt Box Grove

S354NJ

Sheringham Close

S354EY

Ashwood Road

S354PE

Newgate Close

S351RJ

Bevan Way

S358NX

Greno Crescent

S358PP

Main Street

S351UB

Horbury Lane

S351UR

Mackenzie Crescent

S354HH

West Ecclesfield

S354GD

Angram Road

S354HW

New Street

S358PJ

Lavinia Road

S352EE

Rockwood Close

S354GA

Alma Road

S354GR

Greaves Lane

S351TH

Orchard Court

S358RD

Top Side

S354GE

Foster Way

S353HU

Mortomley Lane

S354LB

Dowland Court

S351SL

Burncross Road

S352PT

Brookdale Court

S353XW

Ironstone Crescent

S351WN

Penistone Road

S358QY

Stephen Drive

S353HS

Mortomley Lane

S354NE

Foster Way

S358PZ

Lump Lane

S353GG

Brook Road

S358PU

Middleton Lane

S358RW

Woodside Lane

S351ZA

Holly Close

S352PS

Churchill Way

S351ST

Charlton Clough