Find postcode

Aughton & Swallownest

Interactive map displaying Aughton & Swallownest

Crime
LowHigh

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 16% 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 £49,720 per year. There are 5 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

Median price£196,155
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £281K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £196,155 (about £222 per square foot) in Aughton & Swallownest area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£360,000£289
Semi-Detached35£190,000£218
Terraced20£150,000£172
Flats2£127,500£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aughton & Swallownest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£60,000£126,500£94,000
2017£264,000£88,000£129,000£100,000
2018£254,000£80,000£140,000£105,000
2019£270,000£92,250£153,000£117,500
2020£267,500£92,000£149,000£115,000
2021£281,000£100,750£155,000£123,838
2022£319,995£99,442£184,500£135,000
2023£344,998£122,475£205,000£152,000
2024£345,000£100,000£180,000£137,750
2025£345,000£120,000£200,000£155,250
2026£318,000£165,000£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£107£150£103
2017£199£143£153£120
2018£208£162£163£140
2019£209£121£169£134
2020£218£168£181£141
2021£243£175£182£146
2022£280£192£214£172
2023£284£186£229£202
2024£290£210£213£164
2025£297£180£223£176
2026£288£194£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aughton & Swallownest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aughton & Swallownest 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Aughton & Swallownest ward.

Local councillors

Lyndsay Pitchley

Aughton & Swallownest - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Robert Paul Taylor

Aughton & Swallownest - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party