West Ecclesfield South
Strong on safety, with schools and transport to consider
West Ecclesfield South at a glance
- House prices
- £310,000
- Middle54th percentile
- Schools
- 28th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 26th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 42 per 1,000 residents
- Strong81st percentile
- Flood risk
- 1.2% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land20th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs West Ecclesfield South a good place to live?
West Ecclesfield South may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sheffield below.
West Ecclesfield South and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| West Ecclesfield South | £310,000 | 42 |
| Crookes & Crosspool | £280,000 | 42.2 |
| Graves Park | £260,000 | 79.8 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in West Ecclesfield South
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 42 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 81st percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in West Ecclesfield South
House prices
- Median sale price
- £310,000
- Percentile
- 54th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 40 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in West Ecclesfield South
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in West Ecclesfield South is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 12.6 per 1,000 residents: lower than Sheffield (40.2) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | West Ecclesfield South | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 12.6 | 40.2 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12.4 | 14.2 | 10.7 |
| Public order | 3.3 | 8.5 | 6.6 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 2.6 | 19.6 | 18.1 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.6 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2.4 | 9.4 | 6.8 |
| Drugs | 1.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Other crime | 1.2 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Robbery | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in West Ecclesfield South
Schools
28th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in West Ecclesfield South
Flood risk
1.2% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 0.9% of the area. That is the 20th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in West Ecclesfield South
Transport
26th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is West Ecclesfield South a good place to live?
West Ecclesfield South may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Ecclesfield South safe?
West Ecclesfield South ranks in the 81st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Ecclesfield South?
The median sale price was £310,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 54th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in West Ecclesfield South?
Schools rank in the 28th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Ecclesfield South?
Nearby public profiles include Crookes & Crosspool in Sheffield and Graves Park in Sheffield.
