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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 61 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
61
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
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

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £219,075 in West Ecclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,333 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Ecclesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached69£310,000£3,171
Flats16£140,000£2,519
Semi-Detached84£215,000£2,838
Terraced39£160,000£2,083

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

S354NL

Sheringham Gardens

S358QH

Penistone Road

S353XS

Mortomley Croft

S358SL

Grenoside Mount

S351DJ

Burncross Drive

S351SE

Burncross Road

S351RN

Bevan Way

S353AP

Heyhouse Way

S354JN

South Road

S354ND

West Ecclesfield

S353FH

Reaper Crescent

S353PG

Farrier Gate

S354LF

Taverner Close

S354LY

Holbourne Grove

S352QP

Blackburn Drive

S353UQ

Greengate Court

S354GH

Chapel Road

S354FE

Ashwood Close

S354AF

Meadow Croft

S353GW

Greenwood Road

S358RQ

Whitley Lane

S358SB

Turnpike Croft

S358QW

Skew Hill

S354AD

Bellamy Close

S354JQ

Springwood Lane

S354QB

Oak Lodge Road

S354FB

Renshaw Close

S354LD

Wesley Road

S353GE

Beechwood Road

S358PD

Hilltop Rise

S351ZD

Ash View

S354NH

Hurst Green

S354JG

Springwood Lane

S351RB

Burncross Grove

S353JX

Valley Road

S358PB

Halifax Road

S358QL

Queens Gate

S351SQ

Byron Avenue

S358NT

Frostings Close

S358QR

Rojean Road

S354HU

Kinsey Road

S358QU

School Lane

S354FQ

Smithey Close

S354NU

Eyre Gardens

S61ER

Edge Close

S351RU

Broad Inge Crescent

S353FG

Shepherd Drive

S353UJ

Staindrop Close

S353HZ

Mortomley Close

S358RH

Weavers Close

S352PY

Churchill Way

S358QF

Packmans Way

S354LW

Wortley Road

S354PL

Carlthorpe Grove

S352QJ

Derwent Drive

S353LN

Worrall Road

S354DB

Merbeck Drive

S354PJ

Cottam Road

S358NA

Elliot Lane

S352WB

Mount Road

S358PR

Main Street

S352XR

Charlton Brook Crescent

S351SB

Burncross Road

S353GT

Greengate Lane

S354QA

Oak Lodge Road

S351SH

Burncross Road

S354NT

Freeman Gardens

S352PU

Charlton Hill Rise

S353XT

Ironstone Crescent

S358NR

Elliot Lane

S354FZ

Farnaby Gardens

S354JH

Springwood Lane

S358QS

Saltbox Lane

S353JJ

School Road

S352QL

Wharfedale Drive

S351SS

Chapel Road

S354FS

Foster Way

S351US

Mackenzie Crescent

S358SF

Greno Wood Court

S354JL

South Road

S354FP

Markbrook Drive

S358NL

Creswick Lane

S61ES

Edge Lane

S358NW

Grenobank Road

S353HY

Mortomley Lane

S358RY

Wheel Lane

S358RJ

Well Lane

S352PW

Brookdale Road

S352PG

Cart Road

S354LU

Wortley Road

S358NS

Frederick Drive

S358PA

Halifax Road

S354LL

Taverner Way

S354JW

Thompson Hill

S354GN

Cottam Road

S354NY

Farnaby Drive

S358NE

Bower Lane

S358PT

Morton Place

S352QQ

Swale Drive

S354JX

Hawthorn Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.