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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 94 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
94
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
44.45(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.27(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.96(+39%)
Public order
8.89(+1%)
Vehicle crime
8.4(+49%)
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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Dinnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £1,250,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dinnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached61£290,000£2,839
Flats4£91,250£1,598
Semi-Detached67£188,000£2,471
Terraced36£134,000£1,437

10 years median price trend in Dinnington

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

All postcodes in Dinnington

S252NN

Doe Quarry Lane

S818LJ

Kingswood Close

S252AD

Church Lane Court

S252LJ

Breck Lane

S252RW

Swinston Hill Gardens

S252QB

Lidgett Lane

S252AT

Queens Row

S252QG

Lordens Hill

S252UF

Hunters Green

S252XY

Broadoaks Road

S252JZ

Brooklands Way

S253QS

Monksbridge Road

S818JT

New Road

S252SY

Wentworth Way

S252QE

Lordens Hill

S253SR

Glaisdale Court

S252QP

Middleton Avenue

S668PP

The Avenue

S251YP

School Road

S253AL

Ascot Drive

S253AP

Haydock Chase

S252UR

Oldcotes Close

S252PW

Plantation Court

S818LH

Salt Hill

S253PJ

Clarke Avenue

S818AU

Woodsetts Road

S252DF

Cottongrass Gardens

S252XN

Washington Close

S253RB

Kieran Close

S252AW

Meadow Court

S252DQ

Breck Gardens

S252BB

Easedale Street

S669BL

Hawkhill Lane

S252NX

Falcon Way

S252NY

Falcon Way

S252XU

Limelands Road

S251ZJ

Rectory Court

S252NG

The Crescent

S252SH

St Andrews Close

S252AQ

Lamp Post Lane

S252PN

Laughton Road

S253QN

Meadow Street

S253RL

Ascot Drive

S253QL

Laughton Meadows

S252AH

East Street

S252LF

Church Lane

S253RE

Princess Street

S252SB

Swinston Hill Road

S251YH

Kingswood Avenue

S252TZ

Manor Gardens

S252QF

Lordens Hill

S252RJ

Low Common Road

S818DH

Lamb Lane

S252RH

West Carr Road

S251YY

Castle Green

S252PX

Leicester Road

S253AE

Hatfield Grove

S252PH

High Nook Road

S818LG

King's Wood Lane

S252PT

Laughton Road

S253SG

Dinnington

S253QG

Frankham Close

S251ZX

Booker's Lane

S252RT

Silverdales

S253RS

Euston Way

S252NQ

Duke Street

S253QB

Nobel Way

S251ZE

Grangewood Road

S252SA

Swinston Hill Road

S251ZH

The Croft

S253RN

Farnham Way

S252RR

Rowernfields

S251ZD

Lingodell Close

S818DB

Rotherham Baulk

S252TL

St Joseph's Court

S252NE

Littlefield Road

S252SZ

Swinston Hill Meadows

S252PB

Lodge Lane

S252XH

Roddis Close

S252PE

Dinnington

S252AB

Coronation Avenue

S252UH

Park House Lane

S252LZ

Church Lane

S251ZQ

Abbey Lane

S818DF

Barker Hades Road

S251YE

Firbeck Lane

S252AE

Dynne Court

S252EZ

New Street

S818JZ

Kidd Lane

S252PG

High Nook Road

S253RH

Rotherham Road

S253SH

Bookers Way

S253SB

Station Way

S252SF

Victoria Street

S252AJ

Hope Avenue

S251ZY

East Field Lane

S251ZB

Doleswood Drive

S252QW

Nursery Road

S252NW

Edward Street

S252RN

Scarsdale Street

Data Sources

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