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West Ecclesfield

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% 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 7 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
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.3%
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
26.09(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.51(+20%)
Shoplifting
16.1(+87%)
Vehicle crime
7.39(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.22(-15%)
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

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in West Ecclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Ecclesfield 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 West Ecclesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£315,000
Flats11£135,000
Semi-Detached75£215,000
Terraced29£165,000

10 years median price trend in West Ecclesfield

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

All postcodes in West Ecclesfield

S352XR

Charlton Brook Crescent

S353UJ

Staindrop Close

S358RS

Woodhead Road

S353JF

School Road

S354JD

Howbrook Close

S358PR

Main Street

S354FZ

Farnaby Gardens

S354LX

Wortley Road

S354ND

West Ecclesfield

S354NY

Farnaby Drive

S358QA

Norfolk Hill

S358RJ

Well Lane

S351UY

Meadow Drive

S351WR

Raleigh Drive

S351YZ

Chestnut Drive

S354FP

Markbrook Drive

S354NP

Sunny Bank

S358NR

Elliot Lane

S351XB

Stafford Way

S352PH

Cart Road

S353PD

Shepley Croft

S354GD

Angram Road

S354HH

West Ecclesfield

S351SS

Chapel Road

S353FH

Reaper Crescent

S353HR

Mortomley Lane

S353XX

Thorncliffe Lane

S354DT

Oakfern Grove

S354FR

Well Croft

S354LD

Wesley Road

S354NR

Caldbeck Grove

S358PQ

Main Street

S358SB

Turnpike Croft

S351RS

Bracken Hill

S351TH

Orchard Court

S354PN

Annat Place

S351SL

Burncross Road

S353LQ

Worrall Road

S354DA

Sundew Croft

S354HE

Merbeck Grove

S358NG

Cinder Hill Lane

S358RB

Swift Road

S351SJ

Burncross Road

S351XA

Springfield Way

S352QN

Bowland Drive

S353PG

Farrier Gate

S354AF

Meadow Croft

S354DY

Farlow Croft

S354FY

Briary Avenue

S358NU

Grenfolds Road

S351TZ

Hollow Gate

S352QJ

Derwent Drive

S352XU

Avon Grove

S354FU

Francis Grove

S351RJ

Bevan Way

S351SR

Chapel Close

S353GP

Entwhistle Road

S353HS

Mortomley Lane

S353LN

Worrall Road

S354DS

Eagleton Drive

S354GH

Chapel Road

S354PD

Newgate Close

S351RP

Bevan Way

S353GT

Greengate Lane

S354DZ

Taverner Croft

S353HZ

Mortomley Close

S354FD

Boswell Close

S354JT

Thompson Hill

S358AD

West Ecclesfield

S358PA

Halifax Road

S358PJ

Lavinia Road

S353AN

Heyhouse Drive

S353UQ

Greengate Court

S354DE

Dowland Avenue

S354NL

Sheringham Gardens

S358NE

Bower Lane

S358NL

Creswick Lane

S358QY

Stephen Drive

S358RY

Wheel Lane

S354DQ

Sundew Gardens

S354GQ

Dowland Gardens

S354JR

Stoney Gate

S354LS

Wortley Road

S353FF

Drover Close

S353GZ

Griffiths Road

S358NY

Greno Gate

S358PW

Nether Avenue

S358QX

Skew Hill Lane

S351WU

Scott Way

S354HF

Holland Road

S354LH

Wharncliffe Road

S358NB

Blacksmith Lane

S358PN

Main Street

S353HU

Mortomley Lane

S354FB

Renshaw Close

S358NP

Brook Close

S358PY

Nightingale Road

S351TS

Hallwood Road

S352UF

Livingstone Road

S353PA

Charlton Drive

Data Sources

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