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About

Dinnington ward lies in the southeastern part of the Rotherham borough, historically shaped by its coal mining heritage. The area centres around the town of Dinnington, with its main shopping street and residential neighbourhoods extending outwards. The local landscape includes areas of reclaimed green space, reflecting the area's industrial past, and is bordered by more rural parishes.

The community is served by several local schools and sports facilities, including a leisure centre. A notable local landmark is the Dinnington Miners' Welfare building, a social hub that speaks to the area's history. The ward functions with a distinct local high street and is connected to surrounding areas by key roads like the A57, maintaining its own practical identity within the wider region.

Area overview

On average Dinnington has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dinnington is £46,675 per year. There are 7 schools in Dinnington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dinnington is home to around 12,374 people, with a population density of about 346.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dinnington Population
12,374
Population density
346.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.21(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.29(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.64(+37%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(+62%)
Public order
8.89(-1%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,711
94.63%
Other White
202
1.63%
African
92
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
86
0.69%
Other Asian
40
0.32%
Total population: 12,375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,348
23.3%
No qualifications
2,238
22.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,811
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,569
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,212
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 10,077

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,805
33.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,699
31.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
862
16.07%
Social rents from council
565
10.53%
Other social rented
279
5.2%
Total households: 5,365

Property prices in Dinnington

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £221,345 in Dinnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £928,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dinnington 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 Dinnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£295,000
Flats3£112,500
Semi-Detached58£193,000
Terraced45£128,000

10 years median price trend in Dinnington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dinnington.

All postcodes in Dinnington

S252DR

Lodge Lane

S252EZ

New Street

S252AY

Wentworth Way

S252NB

Clarence Square

S252PW

Plantation Court

S252RG

Carrera Court

S252TE

Troon Walk

S252TG

Hunters Drive

S251YE

Firbeck Lane

S251YW

Mellow Fields Road

S252XR

Blenheim Close

S253QQ

Mountfield Way

S253SJ

Dettori Mews

S252LQ

Carver Drive

S252UB

High Nook Gardens

S252RN

Scarsdale Street

S251YB

Church Corner

S252QJ

Manor Road

S252SJ

Moortown Avenue

S252TA

Turnberry Way

S253QN

Meadow Street

S818QX

New Road

S251ZA

Abbey Close

S252LY

Church Lane

S252SD

Belfry Way

S253AP

Haydock Chase

S253QL

Laughton Meadows

S253RX

St Pancras Close

S818BJ

Burrs Farm Court

S252QN

Central Mews

S252AD

Church Lane Court

S252DB

Heathrush Drive

S252DE

Cottongrass Gardens

S252LS

Central Avenue

S252LX

Church Lane

S253QR

Blakeney Mews

S251AB

Bib Lane

S251YP

School Road

S252BA

Braxton Way

S252NA

Clarence Street

S252NJ

Doe Quarry Lane

S252QQ

Middleton Avenue

S252PE

Dinnington

S253QE

Caxton Way

S253RZ

Finsbury Close

S668PT

Newhall Grange

S251ZH

The Croft

S252LP

Byron Road

S252PG

High Nook Road

S252PX

Leicester Road

S252TP

Hunters Gardens

S818JY

New Road

S252AL

Doe Quarry Lane

S251AD

Limestone Court

S252PT

Laughton Road

S252XP

Meadowpark Croft

S252XW

Parklands Avenue

S252NX

Falcon Way

S252NZ

Doe Quarry Lane

S252XU

Limelands Road

S252AN

Coronation Avenue

S252AQ

Lamp Post Lane

S252QW

Nursery Road

S252RJ

Low Common Road

S252SF

Victoria Street

S253RP

Knavesmire Avenue

S818AS

Gildingwells Road

S252LF

Church Lane

S252AE

Dynne Court

S253UG

Park Lane

S252BE

Canford Close

S251YA

Follet Close

S252PN

Laughton Road

S253AB

Barrow Way

S253RR

Paddington Close

S253SA

Rotherham Road

S818DQ

Lamb Lane

S252UL

Dinnington

S252DN

Melick Place

S252LJ

Breck Lane

S252LW

Chestnut Grove

S252PS

Laughton Road

S252PY

Leopold Avenue

S253QS

Monksbridge Road

S818JP

New Road

S252LA

Addison Square

S252TB

Lytham Avenue

S252XN

Washington Close

S818LH

Salt Hill

S252AJ

Hope Avenue

S252SB

Swinston Hill Road

S252SY

Wentworth Way

S252UG

Meltonfield Chase

S252PU

The Close

S252TD

Gleneagles Road

S252XL

Marbeck Close

S253RQ

St Leger Close

S252JU

Falcon Court

S252RL

St Leonards Close

S252RX

Swinston Hill Road

Data Sources

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