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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
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodhouse Population
18,432
Population density
2,433.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.1(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.93(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.23(+31%)
Shoplifting
10.69(+22%)
Vehicle crime
9.44(+68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 184 recent sales, the median property price is £182,028 in Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,300 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodhouse 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 Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£307,500£2,981
Flats17£128,000£2,143
Semi-Detached96£198,725£2,404
Terraced49£148,215£1,899

10 years median price trend in Woodhouse

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

All postcodes in Woodhouse

S137EL

Southsea Road

S137JN

Chapel Street

S139UT

John Hibbard Avenue

S138JL

Birklands Drive

S138HR

Richmond Park Road

S139RD

Retford Road

S139AA

Halesworth Road

S137PQ

Beighton Road

S139AE

Waverley Cottages

S139AL

Hall Road

S137EY

Twitchill Drive

S138HQ

Richmond Park Road

S139AR

Finchwell Road

S137LE

Church Lane

S137EZ

Twitchill Drive

S139QZ

Old Retford Road

S137JB

Mauncer Crescent

S137DA

Water Slacks Road

S138HE

Richmond Park Rise

S139HQ

Ballifield Crescent

S138BN

Richmond Park Grove

S139XD

Furnace Lane

S139QP

Flockton Avenue

S139UX

John Hibbard Rise

S137GN

Hardcastle Gardens

S138BL

Richmond Park Rise

S137PH

Spa Lane

S139DQ

Stoneycroft Road

S139QD

Beaver Hill Road

S139RA

Old Retford Road

S137JF

Mauncer Lane

S137DB

Water Slacks Road

S137TT

Badger Road

S139BL

Handsworth Road

S138HS

Richmond Park Road

S139LG

Kirkdale Crescent

S139LA

Retford Road

S139AY

Medlock Road

S139LW

Ballifield Crescent

S137EN

Bishop Hill

Data Sources

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