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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 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Ecclesfield Population

17,324

Population density

1,381.1 per km²

Crime

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

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)

0.51%

Total population: 17,324

Economics

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

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£264

Sales (last 12 months)227

Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £293K

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £264 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	70	£317,500	£295	£167,250	£246,250	£380,000	£676,434
Semi-Detached	104	£215,000	£263	£143,300	£180,750	£275,000	£348,500
Terraced	38	£153,500	£174	£101,425	£135,000	£178,750	£225,750
Flats	15	£140,000	£232	£88,100	£132,500	£160,000	£176,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Ecclesfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£162,500
2026	£325,000	£140,000	£226,000	£152,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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Demographics

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Property prices in West Ecclesfield

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Ecclesfield

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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