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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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Dinnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dinnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£291,500
Flats3£70,000
Semi-Detached60£189,000
Terraced35£125,000

10 years median price trend in Dinnington

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

All postcodes in Dinnington

S818JU

St Martins Close

S818DB

Rotherham Baulk

S252AH

East Street

S251ZF

Longthwaite Close

S252LR

Carlisle Terrace

S252NF

Doe Quarry Lane

S252NT

Eastern Avenue

S252QF

Lordens Hill

S252TN

Hunters Close

S252UX

Clarke Court

S253QY

Outgang Lane

S253RH

Rotherham Road

S253RN

Farnham Way

S818DE

Church Lane

S252TL

St Joseph's Court

S252UJ

Dinnington

S251YD

Firbeck Avenue

S252DA

Trusdale Avenue

S252PB

Lodge Lane

S252UY

Reavill Close

S252XT

Cramfit Crescent

S253QA

Redwall Close

S669BW

Common Lane

S818DG

Barker Hades Road

S668PR

Carr Lane

S252UN

Dinnington

S253NQ

Campbell Way

S251ZE

Grangewood Road

S252AA

Swinston Hill Court

S252ND

Tiercel Mews

S252NE

Littlefield Road

S252QH

Church Meadows

S252SR

Shelley Drive

S252SX

Birkdale Avenue

S253QW

Outgang Lane

S253RF

Rotherham Road

S668NT

Stone

S253QH

Caxton Way

S252TJ

West Garth Close

S252AU

Barleycroft Lane

Data Sources

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