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East Herringthorpe

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About

East Herringthorpe is a residential suburb situated to the southeast of Rotherham town centre. The area is characterised by post-war housing, including a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local schools serving the community. Its layout is defined by main roads like Herringthorpe Valley Road, which connects it to the wider borough.

Green space is provided by the large East Herringthorpe Playing Fields, which includes sports pitches and a children's playground. The suburb is bordered by the open land of Herringthorpe Valley to the south. A notable local feature is the former Herringthorpe Baths, a well-known leisure centre that has been a fixture for generations.

Area overview

On average East Herringthorpe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Herringthorpe is £34,547 per year. There are 5 schools in East Herringthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Herringthorpe is home to around 7,501 people, with a population density of about 2,675.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Herringthorpe Population
7,501
Population density
2,675.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.66(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.66(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.66(+73%)
Public order
10.13(+13%)
Other theft
7.47(+12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,183
82.44%
Pakistani
471
6.28%
Other White
289
3.85%
African
126
1.68%
Other Asian
89
1.19%
Total population: 7,500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,018
35.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
968
17.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
782
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
13.31%
Level 3 (A level)
745
13.15%
Total 16+ residents: 5,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,370
45.94%
Owns with a mortgage
592
19.85%
Owns outright
511
17.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
11.27%
Other social rented
112
3.76%
Total households: 2,982

Property prices in East Herringthorpe

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 in East Herringthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,250 up to £265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Herringthorpe 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 East Herringthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£205,000
Semi-Detached22£142,500
Terraced5£140,000

10 years median price trend in East Herringthorpe

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

Data Sources

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