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Woodthorpe

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Sheffield / Woodthorpe

About

Woodthorpe is a residential area located in the south of Sheffield, approximately 3 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built in the early to mid-20th century. It has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to the city center and nearby suburbs. Local amenities include a small shopping parade, a primary school, and a community park.

The area is bordered by Greenhill to the west and Gleadless Valley to the east. Woodthorpe Park provides green space with sports facilities and a playground. The nearby Norton Wood offers woodland walks. While mostly quiet, the area has seen some redevelopment in recent years, including new housing projects. It serves as a practical, affordable option for families and commuters looking for proximity to Sheffield without the higher costs of more central neighborhoods.

Area overview

On average Woodthorpe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 52.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woodthorpe is £30,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Woodthorpe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodthorpe Population
10,974
Population density
3,499.2 per km²

Demographics

British
7,376
67.2%
African
758
6.91%
Other White
689
6.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
309
2.82%
Other Asian
237
2.16%
Total population: 10,976

Housing

Other social rented
1,648
35.12%
Owns with a mortgage
961
20.48%
Social rents from council
746
15.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
686
14.62%
Owns outright
547
11.66%
Total households: 4,692

Property prices in Woodthorpe

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 in Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,220 up to £264,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£249,995
Flats8£92,500
Semi-Detached62£199,995
Terraced22£186,498

10 years price trend in Woodthorpe

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.