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Woodhouse

About

Woodhouse ward lies in the northeastern part of the city, bordering the M1 motorway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Woodhouse Road and the adjoining Market Square, which serves as a local hub. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Woodhouse Mill, situated closer to the River Rother.

The area is home to the 18th-century Woodhouse Washlands, a large area of flood meadow that provides a significant green corridor. Local transport connections include the Sheffield to Lincoln railway line, with services stopping at Woodhouse station. The parish church of St. James, with its origins in the Norman period, stands near the historic centre.

Area overview

On average Woodhouse has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodhouse is £43,415 per year. There are 6 schools in Woodhouse: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodhouse is home to around 18,432 people, with a population density of about 2,433.6 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Woodhouse Population

18,432

Population density

2,433.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

41.4(-5%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.49(+71%)

Vehicle crime

11.28(+102%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.2(+20%)

Shoplifting

9.11(+6%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

15,889

86.2%

Pakistani

434

2.35%

Other White

325

1.76%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

295

1.6%

African

269

1.46%

Total population: 18,433

Economics

No qualifications

3,605

23.86%

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,495

23.13%

Level 3 (A level)

2,700

17.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,094

13.86%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,629

10.78%

Total 16+ residents: 15,108

Housing

Owns outright

2,585

31.51%

Owns with a mortgage

2,430

29.62%

Social rents from council

1,504

18.33%

Private landlord or letting agency

838

10.21%

Other social rented

668

8.14%

Total households: 8,205

Property prices in Woodhouse

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£320,000	£220,000	£244,000	£360,000	£400,000
Flats	21	£125,000	£80,000	£105,000	£135,000	£138,400
Semi-Detached	82	£197,000	£125,750	£175,375	£220,000	£259,650
Terraced	48	£145,000	£80,500	£123,750	£167,750	£211,250

10 years median price trend in Woodhouse

All postcodes in Woodhouse

S139AP

Dodson Drive

S139BE

Medlock Way

S139UY

John Hibbard Close

S139WU

Hudson Road

S137PA

Revill Lane

S137PX

Greengate Close

S137TR

Badger Road

S137JD

Mauncer Crescent

S138HJ

Richmond Park Drive

S138JP

Richmond Park Croft

S139WF

Retford Road

S139HF

Handsworth Grange Road

S139HH

Handsworth Grange Road

S139HN

Ballifield Avenue

S139WS

Rodman Street

S139WW

Harbury Street

S137ER

Sheffield Road

S137PW

John Calvert Road

S137QE

Bridby Street

S137JX

Market Square

S137RQ

Junction Road

S139AF

Oakley Road

S139BZ

Handsworth Road

S139DE

Finchwell Crescent

S139HQ

Ballifield Crescent

S137GG

New Cross Drive

S137PG

Spa Lane

S137SE

Lambcroft View

S138BN

Richmond Park Grove

S139DF

Finchwell Close

S137ED

Swallow Wood Court

S137LJ

Tithe Barn Close

S137PS

Beighton Road

S137RR

Greenwood Lane

S137RS

Goathland Road

S139BB

Medlock Drive

S139NE

Orgreave Lane

S139WT

Rodman Street

S137TL

Badger Place

S139LE

Retford Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail