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S35 2YQ

Melbeck Court

West Ecclesfield

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Detailed insights for S35 2YQ

Overview

Postcode S35 2YQ is located in a minor urban area, within the West Ecclesfield ward of Sheffield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Chapeltown area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chapeltown is £51,018 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Chapeltown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chapeltown has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Chapeltown is £51,018 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from S35 2YQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chapeltown near S35 2YQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S35 2YQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Chapeltown (South Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Chapeltown (South Yorkshire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,263 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.48(+716%)
Public order
13.58(+54%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.15(-73%)
Vehicle crime
5(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.29(-70%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
93.67%
Indian
7
2.33%
African
5
1.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.33%
Caribbean
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
54
22.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.98%
No qualifications
30
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
47.66%
Owns with a mortgage
58
45.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.25%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in West Ecclesfield

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)206
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £290K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £265 per square foot) in West Ecclesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,333 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Ecclesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£317,500£295
Semi-Detached90£220,000£265
Terraced34£153,500£174
Flats14£140,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Ecclesfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£89,000£152,500£115,000
2017£230,000£101,000£160,000£129,000
2018£235,000£86,975£152,450£125,000
2019£250,000£120,000£161,000£127,500
2020£251,000£124,500£167,000£133,500
2021£280,000£102,500£180,000£160,000
2022£310,000£115,000£204,250£141,500
2023£288,000£117,500£225,000£165,000
2024£302,475£127,500£205,000£155,500
2025£300,000£140,000£212,500£160,000
2026£330,000£140,000£226,000£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£155£184£147
2017£206£170£184£147
2018£220£158£197£166
2019£235£199£202£159
2020£235£184£203£166
2021£266£192£232£189
2022£272£224£248£192
2023£301£181£262£217
2024£300£221£258£201
2025£291£214£251£186
2026£304£265£270£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Ecclesfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Ecclesfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S35 2YQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S35 2YQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20267, Melbeck Court, Sheffield, S35 2YQFlatsLeasehold£140,000
28 Nov 202516, Melbeck Court, Sheffield, S35 2YQTerracedFreehold£170,000
28 Nov 202516, Melbeck Court, Sheffield, S35 2YQTerracedLeasehold£170,000
26 Sept 202532, Blackburn Drive, Sheffield, S35 2QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
09 Oct 2025332, Burncross Road, Sheffield, S35 1SJDetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the S35 2YQ postcode area, located within Chapeltown, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S35 2YQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWindmill Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLound Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreengate Lane AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S35 2YQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S35 2YQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUK NewsSheffield, S35 1SAWalking directions to UK News
0.2 miCo-op Food2 Bevan Way, Sheffield, S35 1RPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLondisSheffield, S35 1RZWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSall StoresSteven Close, Sheffield, S35 1XWWalking directions to Sall Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S35 2YQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Levery

West Ecclesfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Tidball

Penistone and Stocksbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSheffieldE08000039
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenistone and StocksbridgeE14001423
WardWest EcclesfieldE05010883
ParishEcclesfieldE04000130
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChapeltownE02001614
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sheffield 004AE01007887
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about S35 2YQ

Is S35 2YQ (Chapeltown) safe?

The area around S35 2YQ records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near S35 2YQ?

The median sale price around S35 2YQ in Chapeltown is £225,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S35 2YQ?

There are 9 schools close to S35 2YQ, including Windmill Hill Primary School (Good), Lound Infant School (Good) and Greengate Lane Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S35 2YQ?

The closest station to S35 2YQ is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire), about 1,179 m away.

How deprived is the area around S35 2YQ?

S35 2YQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S35 2YQ (Chapeltown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge covering S35 2YQ is Marie Tidball (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Levery (Liberal Democrats).