Eastwood & East Dene

Eastwood & East Dene is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, covering neighbourhoods on the town’s eastern side. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing alongside mid-20th-century council estates. Local shops and small parades provide day-to-day services, while primary schools, a community centre and several playing fields serve families and youth groups. Street layouts change noticeably across the ward, with older grid-style terraces giving way to later housing estates and cul-de-sacs developed after the war.

Public transport links connect the ward to Rotherham town centre and to routes heading toward Sheffield and Barnsley, with frequent bus services along the main roads. Community groups run activities from the centre and from local green spaces, and short walks from many streets lead to sports pitches used by amateur clubs. The ward’s boundaries and street pattern reflect successive phases of local housing development rather than a single large commercial or industrial hub.