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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

S263UZ

Gray Avenue

S264AE

Milestone Court

S264TF

Aughton Road

S262BQ

Lovetot Avenue

S139DW

Aughton & Swallownest

S264NZ

Wetherby Drive

S264SP

Oak Terrace

S264TB

Alexandra Road

S264TG

Aughton Road

S264TR

Estone Drive

S264XB

Baxter Close

S263RZ

Nascot Gardens

S264RA

Alexandra Road

S201AH

Rotherham Road

S263XF

Grange Avenue

S263YB

Green Lane

S264UU

Wesley Avenue

S264WF

Ivanhoe Mews

S264SF

Aughton & Swallownest

S264TJ

Aunby Drive

S263RX

Hallam Close

S263SD

Woodlands Close

S264WN

Eden View

S263XG

Hall Road

S264RB

Alexandra Road

S264SG

Haigh Moor Way

S139XR

Coalbrook Avenue

S264TX

King Street

S264UQ

Queens Road

S263XJ

Main Street

S264SN

Chestnut Road

S262AS

Cantilupe Crescent

S263RJ

Martin Close

S264TZ

Main Street

S264UX

West Park Drive

S263XY

Manor Farm Close

S264NS

Ilkley Crescent

S264US

School Street

S139ZD

Sheffield Road

S264NF

Bedale Close

S263RF

Well Lane

S263RW

Mason Drive

S264PA

Hoveringham Court

S264SQ

Holly Terrace

S139WD

Retford Road

S263NF

Aughton & Swallownest

S263XB

Aughton Avenue

S264SH

Kingfisher Grove

S264UR

Rotherham Road

S139WB

Retford Road

S262BH

Holderness Drive

S263RG

Daniels Drive

S264UN

Park Hill

S263YG

Turnshaw Road

S264SL

Beech Way

S263UT

West Lane

S264NQ

Skipton Road

S264NW

Collingham Road

S264TL

Chesterfield Road

S264UL

Park Drive

S263YA

Penny Hill Lane

S264NG

Knaresborough Close

S264NN

York Rise

S139XU

Coalbrook Road

S201DP

Chesterfield Road

S262AU

Chelmsford Avenue

S264ST

Leyburn Drive

S139ZH

Smallage Lane

S264UP

Park Street

S264NR

Selby Close

S264QA

Alpina Way

S264QE

Rose Mead

Data Sources

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