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About

Keppel ward lies in the centre of the Rotherham town area, situated between the River Don to the north and the railway lines to the south. Its streets form a dense residential grid, characterised primarily by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area includes the main thoroughfare of Doncaster Gate and is anchored by the large Rotherham Hospital complex, which is a major local employer and a focal point for the ward.

The ward contains several green spaces, such as Boston Park and the smaller Keppel Recreation Ground. A notable local landmark is the Boston Castle, an 18th-century hunting lodge situated on a small hill within Boston Park, offering views across the town. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Rotherham Central railway station located just outside its southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Keppel has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Keppel is £45,498 per year. There are 3 schools in Keppel: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Keppel is home to around 13,644 people, with a population density of about 1,429.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Keppel Population
13,644
Population density
1,429.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.97(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.69(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.33(+22%)
Public order
7.92(-12%)
Shoplifting
7.18(-17%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,759
93.51%
Other White
226
1.66%
African
131
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
89
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
80
0.59%
Total population: 13,644

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,446
21.94%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,414
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
2,021
18.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,850
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,351
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 11,150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,038
34.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,751
29.78%
Social rents from council
1,383
23.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
496
8.44%
Other forms of private rent
99
1.68%
Total households: 5,880

Property prices in Keppel

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Keppel area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,200 up to £559,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Keppel 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 Keppel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£390,000
Flats2£112,000
Semi-Detached61£170,000
Terraced23£152,000

10 years median price trend in Keppel

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

Data Sources

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