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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£155,000
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £182K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (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
Detached16£262,500£252
Semi-Detached19£170,000£195
Terraced33£140,000£159
Flats6£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£352,500£83,000£170,000£133,500
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.