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Aughton & Swallownest

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About

Aughton & Swallownest is a residential ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, situated on the eastern edge of the borough. The area is primarily made up of housing estates and local amenities, with a mix of older terraced homes and more modern developments. It is bordered by open countryside and farmland, providing a transition from the more urban centres of Rotherham towards the rural areas of South Yorkshire. The ward includes the distinct communities of Aughton, Swallownest, and Woodhouse Mill.

The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and green spaces, with several parks and playing fields. Local commerce is focused along Sheffield Road and Swallownest's high street, which serve as central hubs for shops and services. A notable local feature is the historic Aughton Hall, a former manor house with surrounding parkland. The area is well-connected by road and public transport links to both Rotherham and Sheffield.

Area overview

On average Aughton & Swallownest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aughton & Swallownest is £49,710 per year. There are 6 schools in Aughton & Swallownest: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aughton & Swallownest is home to around 8,328 people, with a population density of about 814.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aughton & Swallownest Population
8,328
Population density
814.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.83(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.06(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.37(+44%)
Public order
11.17(+27%)
Vehicle crime
8.05(+43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,790
93.53%
Other White
95
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
71
0.85%
African
51
0.61%
Indian
45
0.54%
Total population: 8,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,642
24.44%
No qualifications
1,446
21.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,123
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,065
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 6,718

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,227
34.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,218
34.63%
Social rents from council
527
14.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
10.61%
Other social rented
96
2.73%
Total households: 3,517

Property prices in Aughton & Swallownest

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Aughton & Swallownest area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aughton & Swallownest in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£367,000£3,260
Flats4£120,000£1,935
Semi-Detached39£180,000£2,389
Terraced20£146,000£1,851

10 years median price trend in Aughton & Swallownest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest.

All postcodes in Aughton & Swallownest

S264SY

Thorncliffe Close

S264TU

High Street

S264NQ

Skipton Road

S264TY

Luterel Drive

S139ZH

Smallage Lane

S264SX

Lidget Close

S263XJ

Main Street

S264UH

Nursery Road

S263XX

Ulley View

S264RB

Alexandra Road

S263NT

Heighton View

S264UF

Wishing Well Green

S262DU

Wesley Avenue

S263XR

Westfield Avenue

S263RG

Daniels Drive

S264TT

High Street

S263RX

Hallam Close

S264TN

Darcy Close

S262AY

Conyers Drive

S264UZ

Park Hill

S263XW

Hall Farm Close

S264UR

Rotherham Road

S264UQ

Queens Road

S264US

School Street

S263XP

Treeton Lane

S263SB

Aston Close

S264NN

York Rise

S139XY

Rotherwood Avenue

S263UB

Mason Avenue

S139ZB

Sheffield Road

S263XN

Springwood Avenue

S264SE

Sorby Road

S264TX

King Street

S264ST

Leyburn Drive

S262AT

Cantilupe Crescent

S263XB

Aughton Avenue

S139AD

Innovation Way

S264UP

Park Street

S263YD

Main Street

S263UF

Mason Avenue

S264QB

Camelia Mews

S262DS

Verelst Avenue

S264SU

Swallow Wood Road

S263YE

Poynton Avenue

S263YA

Penny Hill Lane

S263XL

Guilthwaite Common Lane

S263XD

Aughton Road

S264SJ

Chestnut Road

S263UT

West Lane

S264UY

West Park Drive

S139ZL

Falconer Lane

S264SD

Kestrel Rise

S264NW

Collingham Road

S263YN

Aughton Mews

S263XU

Ulley Lane

S264TF

Aughton Road

S263XF

Grange Avenue

S264TB

Alexandra Road

S264WF

Ivanhoe Mews

S264UN

Park Hill

S264AD

Milestone Way

S264TW

Holderness Drive

S264PA

Hoveringham Court

S263YB

Green Lane

S263UE

Aughton Road

S262AU

Chelmsford Avenue

S201DP

Chesterfield Road

S264TS

Fane Crescent

S263YG

Turnshaw Road

S264QA

Alpina Way

S263RT

Coral Place

S263RZ

Nascot Gardens

S263XH

Main Street

S264TR

Estone Drive

S263SD

Woodlands Close

S264WN

Eden View

S264SP

Oak Terrace

S139WD

Retford Road

S263US

West Lane

S262BQ

Lovetot Avenue

S139WG

Retford Road

S264QE

Rose Mead

S264XA

Southwell Gardens

S263XA

Aston Lane

S263RE

Coral Way

S263RF

Well Lane

S264NP

Ripon Way

S264UL

Park Drive

S139XR

Coalbrook Avenue

S263RU

Walpole Grove

S264SB

Rother View Gardens

S139XS

Coalbrook Grove

S139DW

Aughton & Swallownest

S264SZ

Swallow Wood Road

S263XS

West Lane

S139WH

Retford Road

S264SR

Russell Close

S263RB

Coral Close

S263XY

Manor Farm Close

S263RW

Mason Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.