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Kilnhurst & Swinton East

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Kilnhurst & Swinton East

About

Kilnhurst & Swinton East is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The area includes the villages of Kilnhurst and parts of Swinton, with a mix of residential and industrial spaces. Kilnhurst lies along the River Don, while Swinton East features local amenities and transport links, including the Swinton railway station.

The ward has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to newer developments, alongside green spaces like Kilnhurst Recreation Ground. Industrial sites, including former collieries, reflect the area's mining heritage. The ward is served by schools, shops, and community facilities, providing essential services for residents.

Area overview

On average Kilnhurst & Swinton East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 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 of residents in Kilnhurst & Swinton East is £32,606 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Kilnhurst & Swinton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £320,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£240,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached59£170,000
Terraced19£156,500

10 years price trend in Kilnhurst & Swinton East

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.