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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

S264SG

Haigh Moor Way

S263UA

Aughton & Swallownest

S264TH

Aughton Road

S139XT

Coalbrook Grove

S139WA

Retford Road

S264AE

Milestone Court

S264SL

Beech Way

S139XW

Hail Mary Drive

S264TZ

Main Street

S264NU

Helmsley Close

S264NY

Wetherby Drive

S263RH

Ambler Rise

S264UJ

Pagenall Drive

S264SA

Rother View Close

S264SQ

Holly Terrace

S264NF

Bedale Close

S264NZ

Wetherby Drive

S263YH

Ulley Lane

S264TA

Alexandra Road

S139XZ

Orgreave Rise

S139ZE

Sheffield Road

S139ZD

Sheffield Road

S262BZ

Rosedale Close

S263NF

Aughton & Swallownest

S264NG

Knaresborough Close

S201DJ

Old Colliery Way

S263YF

Reservoir Road

S264UU

Wesley Avenue

S264NR

Selby Close

S264AB

Milestone Park

S262DA

Rosedale Road

S264TL

Chesterfield Road

S264SN

Chestnut Road

S264TG

Aughton Road

S264UX

West Park Drive

S262AL

Aughton Lane

S263YL

Westcott Mews

S263XT

Windy Ridge

S139XP

St James Walk

S669BH

Brampton Lane

S264TD

Arcubus Avenue

S264XB

Baxter Close

S262DP

Springwood Court

S263XZ

Ricknald Close

S263XQ

Turnshaw Avenue

S264SF

Aughton & Swallownest

S264QD

Jasmine Gardens

S264SS

Aysgarth Rise

S263UZ

Gray Avenue

S264WL

Park Hill Gardens

S262DW

Wesley Avenue

S264NH

Pickering Crescent

S263XG

Hall Road

S264RA

Alexandra Road

S263XE

Aughton Road

S262BH

Holderness Drive

S139XQ

Coalbrook Avenue

S264TJ

Aunby Drive

S263RJ

Martin Close

S262AS

Cantilupe Crescent

S139XU

Coalbrook Road

S264NJ

Harrogate Road

S264UW

Wesley Avenue

S263RA

Coral Drive

S201AH

Rotherham Road

S263YJ

Poynton Way

S263SA

Wharton Avenue

S264SW

Haigh Moor Way

S264SH

Kingfisher Grove

S264NS

Ilkley Crescent

S262DQ

Townend Avenue

S139WB

Retford Road

Data Sources

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