[1] It is one of the five wards that form the Sheffield Heeley parliamentary constituency in the House of Commons.

The ward is named for Graves Park—a large park between Woodseats and Norton.

The grave of the sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey (7 April 1782 – 25 November 1841)—who was born in the village—can be seen just outside the church.

Other significant buildings in the area include Norton Hall and Oakes Park.

Norton Lees (grid reference SK353839) is a residential suburb located to the east of Woodseats.