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Kilnhurst & Swinton East

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About

Kilnhurst & Swinton East is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, situated on the southern bank of the River Don. The area encompasses the distinct communities of Kilnhurst and East Swinton, with a landscape shaped by its industrial past. The ward features residential streets, local shopping parades, and areas of green space, including Kilnhurst Recreation Ground. The former railway and canal networks that once served local collieries and steelworks remain part of the infrastructure.

The ward's history is closely linked to coal mining and the adjacent River Don. The Trans Pennine Trail, a long-distance path for walkers and cyclists, follows the course of the old South Yorkshire Junction Railway through the area, utilising this historic route. Community facilities include several primary schools and local sports clubs. The area provides residential living with connections to Rotherham town centre and the wider region via road and public transport links.

Area overview

On average Kilnhurst & Swinton East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kilnhurst & Swinton East is £43,629 per year. There are 3 schools in Kilnhurst & Swinton East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kilnhurst & Swinton East is home to around 7,890 people, with a population density of about 2,073.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kilnhurst & Swinton East Population
7,890
Population density
2,073.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.75(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.76(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+55%)
Other theft
9.38(+41%)
Public order
8.75(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,563
95.83%
Other White
76
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.44%
African
34
0.43%
Pakistani
30
0.38%
Total population: 7,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,435
22.33%
No qualifications
1,386
21.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,195
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,015
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 6,426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,288
37.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,188
34.34%
Social rents from council
578
16.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
8.18%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.71%
Total households: 3,460

Property prices in Kilnhurst & Swinton East

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Kilnhurst & Swinton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kilnhurst & Swinton East 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 Kilnhurst & Swinton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£235,625
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached54£170,000
Terraced18£143,750

10 years median price trend in Kilnhurst & Swinton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilnhurst & Swinton East.

All postcodes in Kilnhurst & Swinton East

S645TZ

Rix Road

S648FF

Rufford Grove

S648LD

Glebe Road

S648EL

Meadow Croft

S648JB

Manor Farm Drive

S645UT

Highthorn Road

S648SU

Birkdale Rise

S648TY

Lime Grove

S645SY

Wharf Road

S648JX

Beechville Avenue

S648LG

Piccadilly Road

S648TD

Sitwell Grove

S648BN

Marriott Road

S645SN

Springfield Road

S645UU

Highthorn Road

S648JA

Rocklea Close

S648TG

Lime Grove

S645UP

Highthorn Road

S648SW

Fitzwilliam Street

S645WB

Ellison Drive

S648JZ

Wentworth Road

S648RY

Cobb Court

S645TT

Glasshouse Lane

S648FB

Fossard Gardens

S648SZ

Calcot Park Avenue

S648TR

Muirfield Avenue

S648EH

Low Wood Close

S648JU

Elmville Avenue

S648SL

Benton Terrace

S645SD

Canalside View

S645SL

Wheatley Road

S648RS

Fox Court

S648HZ

Kew Court

S648QX

Aspen Way

S648RP

Greno Road

S648TH

Lansdowne Crescent

S645WF

De Montford Drive

S648QY

Buckthorn Close

S648AT

Broomville Street

S648FG

Sanderson Way

S648RU

Beck Close

S645UE

Birdwell Road

S648PY

Manor Road

S645TX

Highthorn Road

S648TU

Lime Grove

S645US

Hartley Close

S648FA

Perrot Court

S648PJ

Larkspur Close

S648BE

Meadow Way

S645SS

Waterway Lane

S645TY

Sivilla Road

S648SX

Muirfield Avenue

S645SH

Russell Road

S645SW

Beighton Road

S645UQ

Holywell Road

S648RT

Davies Drive

S648JY

Piccadilly Road

S648RA

Ashdene Court

S648SP

Lime Grove

S648TQ

Lime Grove

S645UG

Albany Road

S648AF

Marriott Road

S648RW

Fitzwilliam Street

S648TA

Calcot Park Avenue

S645UJ

Carlisle Street

S645WD

Mitchell Croft

S648RZ

Cobb Drive

S648UE

Elmdale Close

S648PR

Caraway Grove

S645UA

Meadow View Road

S645UF

Albany Road

S648AP

Bridge Street

S645TA

Hooton Road

S645TW

Rix Court

S648JE

Pinfold Close

S648DA

Wharf Close

S648LF

Piccadilly Road

S648TJ

Pinehurst Rise

S645UW

Randerson Drive

S648TW

Lansdowne Crescent

S648JD

Meadow Drive

S648SY

Calcot Green

S645UR

Highthorn Villas

S648RL

Fitzwilliam Street

S648AL

Coronation Road

S648EJ

Hesley Court

S648TZ

Lime Grove

S645SJ

Greenwood Road

S648PH

Snowberry Close

S645SP

Victoria Street

S645TG

Charles Street

S648AN

Dun Street

S648ST

Hoylake Drive

S648TS

Carnoustie Close

S648AW

Walker Street

S648AH

New Station Road

S648TB

Cobb Court

S648TF

Muirfield Avenue

S645WE

Broadhead Close

S645WJ

Blunn Croft

Data Sources

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