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Brampton & West Melton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Brampton & West Melton

About

Brampton and West Melton are neighboring areas in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Brampton is a residential area with a mix of housing, including terraced homes and modern developments. West Melton, once a mining village, has transformed into a commuter area with easy access to nearby towns and cities. Both areas are close to green spaces like West Melton Country Park and the Trans Pennine Trail.

The area has local amenities such as shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links provide connections to Rotherham town centre and Sheffield. The M1 motorway is nearby, making travel by car convenient. Brampton and West Melton offer a balance of suburban living and countryside access.

Area overview

On average Brampton & West Melton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 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 of residents in Brampton & West Melton is £38,000 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Brampton & West Melton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £560,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£305,000
Flats5£115,000
Semi-Detached37£165,000
Terraced43£129,000

10 years price trend in Brampton & West Melton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.