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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.

Data Sources

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