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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 117 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
117
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
61.72(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.97(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.17(+42%)
Other theft
8.24(+24%)
Public order
8.11(-8%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Kilnhurst & Swinton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kilnhurst & Swinton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£210,000£2,872
Semi-Detached53£175,000£2,171
Terraced22£151,250£1,993

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

S648SR

St Andrews Close

S648SZ

Calcot Park Avenue

S645WG

Thomas Hill Grove

S645UT

Highthorn Road

S645SL

Wheatley Road

S648JA

Rocklea Close

S648RY

Cobb Court

S648LD

Glebe Road

S648ST

Hoylake Drive

S648TE

Lindrick Avenue

S645ST

Countryside Way

S648AT

Broomville Street

S648SU

Birkdale Rise

S645UD

Thorn Road

S648TQ

Lime Grove

S645TW

Rix Court

S645TD

Glasshouse Road

S648SA

Beck Close

S648UE

Elmdale Close

S645UL

Newsam Road

S648AS

Broomville Street

S648SL

Benton Terrace

S648AW

Walker Street

S648AN

Dun Street

S648HZ

Kew Court

S648TG

Lime Grove

S648EP

Wentworth Gardens

S648AG

Marriott Road

S648TA

Calcot Park Avenue

S648AB

Swinton Meadows Industrial Estate

S645SP

Victoria Street

S648TX

Lime Grove

S645UN

Newsam Road

S645UH

Highthorn Road

S648TH

Lansdowne Crescent

S645WD

Mitchell Croft

S648LH

Brookfield Avenue

S648TW

Lansdowne Crescent

S645UQ

Holywell Road

S648TD

Sitwell Grove

S648UA

Hazelwood Drive

S645TQ

Glasshouse Road

S648AL

Coronation Road

S648BH

White Lee Road

S648PR

Caraway Grove

S648JY

Piccadilly Road

S645TG

Charles Street

S648PN

Sandal Wood Rise

S648RS

Fox Court

S645TX

Highthorn Road

S648BP

William Street

S648LQ

Brookfield Avenue

S648EJ

Hesley Court

S648RN

Fitzwilliam Street

S645SH

Russell Road

S648EN

Raven Meadows

S645WF

De Montford Drive

S648BE

Meadow Way

S648TZ

Lime Grove

S645UZ

Carlisle Street

S645TZ

Rix Road

S645SS

Waterway Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.