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About

Aston is a residential area situated on the western edge of Rotherham. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. Local amenities are centred around a small parade of shops and services on Swallownest Lane, serving the immediate community.

The area is bordered by green spaces, including Aston Hall Park. A notable local landmark is the Aston-cum-Aughton war memorial, which stands at a crossroads. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character, with the Sheffield Parkway providing a major transport route to the north.

Area overview

On average Aston has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aston is £46,618 per year. There are 4 schools in Aston: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aston is home to around 8,930 people, with a population density of about 1,536.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aston Population
8,930
Population density
1,536.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.27(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.26(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.06(-6%)
Public order
6.38(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.36(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,464
94.83%
Other White
92
1.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.55%
Pakistani
45
0.5%
African
43
0.48%
Total population: 8,925

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,636
22.69%
No qualifications
1,564
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,304
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,128
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 7,210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,453
37.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,172
30.62%
Social rents from council
691
18.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
342
8.94%
Other social rented
88
2.3%
Total households: 3,827

Property prices in Aston

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £249K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £718,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£350,000£271
Semi-Detached58£190,000£220
Terraced10£174,000£230
Flats2£130,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£150,000£95,000
2017£185,000£143,850£101,000
2018£244,250£142,000£105,000
2019£192,000£156,625£125,000
2020£227,500£149,500£113,500
2021£255,000£170,500£132,500
2022£277,500£180,000£130,000
2023£235,000£202,500£127,000
2024£265,500£195,000£150,000
2025£283,750£207,000£165,000
2026£350,000£170,150£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£160£103
2017£197£162£128
2018£219£166£129
2019£224£188£147
2020£228£177£149
2021£236£206£166
2022£283£219£187
2023£283£219£182
2024£276£224£192
2025£284£227£208
2026£248£210£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aston in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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

Frequently asked questions about Aston

Is Aston safe?

Aston records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aston?

The median sale price in Aston is £200,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aston?

Aston has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aston?

Aston scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aston sits around rank 15,248 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aston?

The average household income in Aston is around £46,618 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Aston

S264RL

Florence Avenue

S263NT

Heighton View

S263SD

Woodlands Close

S262GT

Cotswold Drive

S262FH

Burford Crescent

S262DP

Springwood Court

S262BJ

Judith Road

S262DA

Rosedale Road

S262BY

Osborne Avenue

S264RS

Hepworth Drive

S264WH

Worksop Road

S264WE

Worksop Road

S263UE

Aughton Road

S263UT

West Lane

S262EX

Melton Court

S263NF

Aughton & Swallownest

S262FR

Moorland View

S262DQ

Townend Avenue

S262DB

Rosegarth Avenue

S264RR

Olive Close

S262EW

Windsor Rise

S264TN

Darcy Close

S262EU

North Farm Court

S262DU

Wesley Avenue

S262FQ

Aylsham Drive

S262GG

Robin Place

S264TE

Aston & Todwick

S263UA

Aughton & Swallownest

S264QB

Camelia Mews

S262FL

Malton Drive

S264WA

Worksop Road

S264TY

Luterel Drive

S262FG

The Paddocks

S262HD

Aston & Todwick

S262DG

Seymore Road

S262AU

Chelmsford Avenue

S262AL

Aughton Lane

S262BW

Melbourne Avenue

S262GQ

Partridge Place

S264NE

Lindsay Place

S262FJ

All Saints Way

S264WG

Eden Glade

S264WF

Ivanhoe Mews

S264UB

Manvers Road

S264QD

Jasmine Gardens

S262BT

Maple Grove

S262BB

Fair View Drive

S262BP

Lodge Lane

S262BN

Lodge Lane

S262AG

Aughton Lane

S262AY

Conyers Drive

S262GA

Chatsworth Close

S264TS

Fane Crescent

S262AJ

Aughton Lane

S264QE

Rose Mead

S262FN

Portland Avenue

S262BG

Hepworth Drive

S263UZ

Gray Avenue

S262DN

Stanley Grove

S264RB

Alexandra Road

S264NB

Beverley Close

S264WB

Worksop Road

S262FF

Cradley Drive

S263YN

Aughton Mews

S264UJ

Pagenall Drive

S262DF

School Grove

S263SA

Wharton Avenue

S264UG

Millstone Drive

S262ER

Windsor Rise

S264TP

Eden Grove

S262AS

Cantilupe Crescent

S263XE

Aughton Road

S262GU

Hardwick Close

S263XD

Aughton Road

S264UT

South View

S264RA

Alexandra Road

S262EP

St Stephens Drive

S262FE

Church View

S264RP

Alison Drive

S263UB

Mason Avenue

S262AW

Christchurch Avenue

S263RW

Mason Drive

S262AD

Aston Common

S264NA

Hepworth Drive

S264UE

Mansfield Road

S262DW

Wesley Avenue

S262BE

Hardwick Lane

S264TB

Alexandra Road

S262ES

Clumber Rise

S262GD

Woodpecker Close

S262EQ

Millstone Drive

S264UU

Wesley Avenue

S262AR

Larch Grove

S262EA

Worksop Road

S262BL

Lodge Lane

S263XF

Grange Avenue

S262DY

Willow Grove

S262BQ

Lovetot Avenue

S264UW

Wesley Avenue

S262AA

Arlington Avenue