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Brampton & West Melton

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About

Brampton & West Melton is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, covering the neighbouring villages of Brampton Bierlow and West Melton on the borough’s western side. The area is mainly residential, with local shops, primary schools, community halls and sports pitches serving day-to-day needs. Regular bus services link the villages with Rotherham town centre and nearby employment areas, while parades of shops and village halls provide focal points for local activity.

The settlement pattern and land use reflect a long industrial past: the ward sits on the South Yorkshire coalfield, and rows of terraced houses and reclaimed pit land are part of the landscape. Community organisations use village halls and playing fields on former industrial plots, and public footpaths connect green corridors between housing and farmland. Street names, allotments and the layout of recreation grounds record that history while supporting current village life.

Area overview

On average Brampton & West Melton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brampton & West Melton is £48,781 per year. There are 4 schools in Brampton & West Melton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brampton & West Melton is home to around 11,669 people, with a population density of about 2,621.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brampton & West Melton Population
11,669
Population density
2,621.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.19(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.14(+41%)
Shoplifting
11.74(+34%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(+57%)
Public order
7.37(-17%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,014
94.4%
Other White
220
1.89%
African
70
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.35%
Indian
40
0.34%
Total population: 11,667

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,229
24.44%
No qualifications
1,828
20.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,783
19.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,512
16.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,034
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 9,122

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,857
39.06%
Owns outright
1,251
26.31%
Social rents from council
804
16.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
550
11.57%
Other social rented
156
3.28%
Total households: 4,754

Property prices in Brampton & West Melton

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 in Brampton & West Melton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brampton & West Melton 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 Brampton & West Melton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced54£134,500
Detached33£295,000
Flats6£97,500
Semi-Detached54£169,775

10 years median price trend in Brampton & West Melton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brampton & West Melton.

All postcodes in Brampton & West Melton

S730XR

Brampton Street

S636AJ

Firth Road

S636DF

Wet Moor Lane

S636EB

Burns Way

S636FS

Whitworth Lane

S636GS

Tweed Meadow

S636NZ

Shawlands Court

S637FX

Fieldfare Grove

S637GN

Jackdaw Drive

S730XJ

Rother Street

S636EY

Cygnet Close

S636GT

Mapplewell View

S730TN

Garden Drive

S636FX

Kitson Court

S636BH

West End Road

S636BL

Manor Road

S636BQ

Highfield Grove

S636DJ

Lambert Walk

S636ER

Swangate

S636HW

Gorse Close

S636LU

Oaklea Avenue

S730UL

Knollbeck Avenue

S730XF

Wath Road

S636AL

Firth Road

S636GQ

Wentworth Mews

S636PP

Hoober

S636NU

Ruskin Close

S636EF

Burns Way

S636EW

Manor Close

S636QS

Melton High Street

S636NW

Christchurch Road

S636AW

Brampton Road

S636FL

Mere View

S636GL

Moorhouse Fold

S636LS

Cooper Close

S636NF

Stokewell Road

S636NR

Coleridge Road

S637GT

Brambling Lane

S730TU

Knollbeck Lane

S730XA

Dearne Road

S730XT

Melton Street

S636BN

Hurley Croft

S635DP

Dearne Lane

S636AF

Brookside Crescent

S636DX

Barnsley Road

S636NB

Oaklea Avenue

S730TR

Knollbeck Lane

S730UH

Knollbeck Avenue

S637EX

Colliery Avenue

S636EQ

Dryden Road

S636EZ

Elsecar Road

S636PD

Grove Road

S730YA

Moorbridge Crescent

S636BB

Brampton Road

S636AA

Melton Green

S636GP

Wentworth View

S636PH

Edward Road

S730TP

Knollbeck Lane

S730XN

Cliffe Road

S730XZ

Moorbridge Crescent

S636GR

Hoober

S730UQ

Knollbeck Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.