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Woodhouse West

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About

Woodhouse West sits in the eastern part of Sheffield as the western side of the Woodhouse neighbourhood. The area is mainly residential, with rows of early 20th‑century terraces alongside later semi‑detached and council houses. Local provision includes a small parade of shops, a primary school and a community centre that runs activities for different ages. Green spaces are modest and linked by footpaths rather than large parks, and regular bus services connect the area with the city centre and adjoining suburbs.

Street patterns reflect the area's industrial past: long, narrow terraces set back from a principal route run north–south, their gardens facing small communal back lanes. That layout, together with a short stretch of brickwork shops close to the main shopping parade, gives Woodhouse West a recognisable grain on maps and on the ground. The neighbourhood is used by families and older residents, and local groups focus on practical projects such as litter picks, play-area maintenance and traffic‑calming measures.

Area overview

On average Woodhouse West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodhouse West is £38,101 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodhouse West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woodhouse West is home to around 5,823 people, with a population density of about 2,524.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodhouse West Population
5,823
Population density
2,524.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.24(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.16(+105%)
Shoplifting
17.86(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.05(+54%)
Public order
12.36(+38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,109
87.75%
Other White
159
2.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
113
1.94%
African
96
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
1%
Total population: 5,822

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,335
27.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,006
20.67%
Level 3 (A level)
784
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
669
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,039
36.08%
Owns outright
730
25.35%
Owns with a mortgage
629
21.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
304
10.56%
Other social rented
126
4.38%
Total households: 2,880

Property prices in Woodhouse West

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £151,500 in Woodhouse West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodhouse West 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 Woodhouse West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£253,400
Flats4£91,250
Semi-Detached16£159,625
Terraced16£142,500

10 years median price trend in Woodhouse West

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

Data Sources

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