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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, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 35.2% 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
35.2%
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

Median price£153,500
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £182K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 (about £182 per square foot) in Greasborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,400 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greasborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£242,500£252
Semi-Detached16£168,750£191
Terraced32£140,000£158
Flats4£81,500£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greasborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greasborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£50,000£94,250£88,000
2017£215,250£61,000£101,000£85,000
2018£190,000£47,500£105,000£85,000
2019£165,000£55,000£120,500£95,750
2020£199,500£79,250£126,500£100,000
2021£176,000£65,500£125,000£113,250
2022£270,000£68,750£155,000£125,000
2023£310,000£70,000£154,500£127,000
2024£260,000£75,250£150,000£130,000
2025£232,000£90,000£167,500£135,000
2026£305,000£95,000£230,000£139,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greasborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greasborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£73£110£95
2017£170£83£127£101
2018£154£82£125£106
2019£182£74£123£111
2020£200£127£149£115
2021£197£103£148£132
2022£239£98£166£137
2023£233£102£164£148
2024£225£98£159£147
2025£247£135£186£159
2026£251£158£204£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greasborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greasborough in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Greasborough

Is Greasborough safe?

Greasborough records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greasborough?

The median sale price in Greasborough is £153,500 (about £182 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greasborough?

Greasborough has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Greasborough?

Greasborough scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greasborough sits around rank 5,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Greasborough?

The average household income in Greasborough is around £34,295 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin 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