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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.

Data Sources

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