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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

S252QQ

Middleton Avenue

S252EX

New Street

S253RY

Kensington Close

S252BD

Rossdale Road

S668PS

Abbey Glen

S252RY

Swinston Hill Road

S252DG

Dinnington

S252DL

Seafern Way

S252QN

Central Mews

S252QJ

Manor Road

S251XA

St Johns Court

S252ND

Tiercel Mews

S252AU

Barleycroft Lane

S818JU

St Martins Close

S253AH

Redwall Close

S818DG

Barker Hades Road

S818QX

New Road

S252DE

Cottongrass Gardens

S252QX

Oldcotes Road

S253QZ

Monksbridge Trading Estate

S252QA

Leys Lane

S253SJ

Dettori Mews

S253QE

Caxton Way

S252UG

Meltonfield Chase

S252UT

Poynton Drive

S253UD

All Saints Meadows

S252PD

Medlock Court

S253QT

Eden Place

S252QL

Manor Road

S252SG

Walnut Drive

S251YT

Eastfield Crescent

S252BA

Braxton Way

S818JX

Lime Avenue

S252LR

Carlisle Terrace

S252TJ

West Garth Close

S252RE

School Street

S251YF

High Street

S818DQ

Lamb Lane

S252QT

New Road

S252PY

Leopold Avenue

Data Sources

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