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About

Greasborough is a residential suburb situated in the northern part of the Rotherham borough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with local amenities centred along Main Street and Greasbrough Road. It is bordered by the wooded valley of the River Don to the south and the M1 motorway to the east, providing clear transport links. The community includes several schools and parks, with the landscape showing a mix of post-war development and older terraced housing.

A notable local landmark is the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which stands overlooking the village. The area's history is connected to mining, with the former Greasbrough Colliery site now largely repurposed. Rother Valley Country Park lies to the immediate southeast, its lakes and paths offering recreational space. The topography includes gentle slopes descending towards the river, shaping the layout of the neighbourhood's streets and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Greasborough has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greasborough is £34,295 per year. There are 3 schools in Greasborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Greasborough is home to around 7,782 people, with a population density of about 1,362.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greasborough Population
7,782
Population density
1,362.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.81(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.55(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.01(+63%)
Public order
13.49(+53%)
Other theft
7.2(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,336
94.24%
Other White
94
1.21%
African
79
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.44%
Total population: 7,784

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,892
28.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,101
16.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,085
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,073
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
843
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,482
37.47%
Owns outright
1,034
26.14%
Owns with a mortgage
806
20.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
9.94%
Other social rented
156
3.94%
Total households: 3,955

Property prices in Greasborough

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Greasborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greasborough 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 Greasborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£230,000£2,713
Flats6£81,500£1,213
Semi-Detached21£170,000£1,983
Terraced31£140,000£1,819

10 years median price trend in Greasborough

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

All postcodes in Greasborough

S614LA

Roughwood Road

S614EU

Croft Street

S614PE

Lowfield Avenue

S614QB

Elm Grove

S613DD

Town Lane

S614QJ

Old School Close

S614DN

Ochre Dike Walk

S614AR

Orchard Flatts Crescent

S614QF

Wagon Road

S614HY

Roughwood Road

S614BX

Baulk Farm Close

S614HF

Grayson Road

S614NN

Munsbrough Rise

S614BT

Wensleydale Road

S614BA

Teesdale Road

S614BH

Eskdale Road

S614LD

Roughwood Road

S614BG

Wensleydale Road

S614DL

Ochre Dike Walk

S614LX

Lapwater Road

S614JG

Town Lane

S614LP

Whitegate Walk

S614AY

Wingfield Road

S614PD

Lowfield Avenue

S614QG

Fenton Way

S614BJ

Calder Road

S614NA

Whitegate Walk

S614EH

Church Street

S614LW

Town Lane

S614RQ

Springfield Close

S614LY

Whitegate Walk

S614DJ

Ochre Dike Walk

S614NT

Munsbrough Lane

S614NJ

St Marys View

S614DF

Goodwin Road

S614AD

Robinets Road

S614QX

Briery Walk

S626EF

Mangham Road

S614AF

Loy Close

S614NR

Broom Riddings

S614HJ

Whitehall Road

S614HP

Whitehall Road

S614RS

Barbot Hall Drive

S614LS

Lapwater Road

S614RW

Munsbrough Lane

S614QZ

Woodside Walk

S614JR

Plowmans Way

S614RR

Park View

S613DE

Roughwood Road

S614HX

Roughwood Road

S614EP

New Street

S614RB

Munsbrough Rise

S614HG

Grayson Road

S614BP

Derwent Road

S614DD

Roughwood Road

S614LG

Lapwater Walk

S614LT

Lapwater Road

S614NU

Potter Hill

S614QW

Bassingthorpe Lane

S614PH

Scrooby Street

S614PU

Coach Road

S614EA

Coach Road

S614DT

Church Street

S614QL

Greasbrough Road

S614AJ

Wingfield Road

S614AG

Robinets Road

S614ND

Lapwater Walk

S614AU

Fenton Road

S614PJ

Oxford Close

S614EY

Wingfield Court

S614AB

Treefield Close

S614DH

Ochre Dike Walk

S614BQ

Nidderdale Road

S614DP

Wilcox Green

S614DY

Church Street

S614NS

Munsbrough Lane

S614RP

Hillside Court

S614AW

Robinets Road

S614EB

Milton Close

S614PS

Cross Street

S614DS

Church Street

S626HB

Rawmarsh West

S614BB

Wensleydale Road

S614BL

Nidderdale Road

S614HH

Grayson Road

S614DB

Roughwood Way

S614RD

Fenton Road

S626EW

Stadium Court

S614DE

Goodwin Road

S614JA

Ochre Dike Walk

S614EN

Chapel Street

S614AQ

Wingfield Road

S614RJ

Mangham Road

S614PL

Scrooby Street

S614PP

Firth Street

S614AX

Wingfield Road

S614DX

Church Street

S614NB

Lapwater Walk

S614QN

Bassingthorpe Lane

S614ES

Mill Street

Data Sources

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