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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 106 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
106
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
47.31(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.14(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.37(+81%)
Public order
12.49(+39%)
Vehicle crime
9.37(+68%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Aughton & Swallownest area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£355,000
Flats6£120,000
Semi-Detached35£178,000
Terraced16£155,250

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

S264NP

Ripon Way

S264AB

Milestone Park

S263SB

Aston Close

S263UE

Aughton Road

S263YL

Westcott Mews

S139ZL

Falconer Lane

S264SA

Rother View Close

S264TU

High Street

S139ZB

Sheffield Road

S263RA

Coral Drive

S264NJ

Harrogate Road

S263SA

Wharton Avenue

S264SJ

Chestnut Road

S262DU

Wesley Avenue

S263XP

Treeton Lane

S263YE

Poynton Avenue

S139XW

Hail Mary Drive

S263XL

Guilthwaite Common Lane

S263US

West Lane

S263YD

Main Street

S262DA

Rosedale Road

S263RH

Ambler Rise

S264TT

High Street

S264UH

Nursery Road

S262BZ

Rosedale Close

S263XT

Windy Ridge

S264UY

West Park Drive

S262AT

Cantilupe Crescent

S264UJ

Pagenall Drive

S262DP

Springwood Court

S264XA

Southwell Gardens

S139WG

Retford Road

S263UF

Mason Avenue

S263XD

Aughton Road

S263XS

West Lane

S264SE

Sorby Road

S264SS

Aysgarth Rise

S264SW

Haigh Moor Way

S264TY

Luterel Drive

S264WL

Park Hill Gardens

S139XZ

Orgreave Rise

S262DS

Verelst Avenue

S263XH

Main Street

S264TW

Holderness Drive

S263RT

Coral Place

S262AL

Aughton Lane

S263NT

Heighton View

S263XE

Aughton Road

S264SU

Swallow Wood Road

S264UW

Wesley Avenue

S139XP

St James Walk

S262DQ

Townend Avenue

S264TD

Arcubus Avenue

S263YH

Ulley Lane

S263RE

Coral Way

S263UA

Aughton & Swallownest

S264NY

Wetherby Drive

S263XZ

Ricknald Close

S264UF

Wishing Well Green

S264SD

Kestrel Rise

S264SR

Russell Close

S264UZ

Park Hill

S139WH

Retford Road

S139ZE

Sheffield Road

S263YN

Aughton Mews

S264NU

Helmsley Close

S264SX

Lidget Close

S263XA

Aston Lane

S263XX

Ulley View

S264AD

Milestone Way

S264QD

Jasmine Gardens

S139WA

Retford Road

S263XW

Hall Farm Close

S263RU

Walpole Grove

S263UB

Mason Avenue

S263XQ

Turnshaw Avenue

S264TA

Alexandra Road

S669BH

Brampton Lane

S262DW

Wesley Avenue

S263XU

Ulley Lane

S264QB

Camelia Mews

S139AD

Innovation Way

S139XY

Rotherwood Avenue

S262AY

Conyers Drive

S264NH

Pickering Crescent

S264SY

Thorncliffe Close

S139XT

Coalbrook Grove

S264TH

Aughton Road

S263YF

Reservoir Road

S264SB

Rother View Gardens

S264SZ

Swallow Wood Road

S139XS

Coalbrook Grove

S201DJ

Old Colliery Way

S263RB

Coral Close

S263XN

Springwood Avenue

S139XQ

Coalbrook Avenue

S263XR

Westfield Avenue

S263YJ

Poynton Way

S264TN

Darcy Close

S264TS

Fane Crescent

Data Sources

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