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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
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
33.48(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.61(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+15%)
Public order
7.61(-15%)
Shoplifting
4.7(-46%)
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

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £212,250 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£278,750
Semi-Detached56£211,250
Terraced10£150,000

10 years median price trend in Aston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.