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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 119 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
119
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
61.42(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.68(+14%)
Public order
12.98(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.85(+52%)
Other theft
7.07(+6%)
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%
Other
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greasborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£232,000
Flats6£80,000
Semi-Detached20£140,000
Terraced21£140,000

10 years median price trend in Greasborough

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

All postcodes in Greasborough

S614RL

Greasbrough Road

S614AQ

Wingfield Road

S614JH

Town Lane

S614AD

Robinets Road

S614AN

Robinets Road

S614DP

Wilcox Green

S614LD

Roughwood Road

S614FL

Highfield Road

S614PY

Harold Croft

Data Sources

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