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Rawmarsh South

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About

Rawmarsh South sits on the western edge of Rotherham, characterised by residential streets that extend towards open green spaces. The area includes the large Northfield Park, which provides a central recreational space with sports facilities and a playground.

Housing here is primarily interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes. The local landscape is marked by the visible presence of the historic Parkgate Iron and Steel Works, a reminder of the area's industrial heritage. Daily life is supported by several local shops and services along Dale Road.

Area overview

On average Rawmarsh South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rawmarsh South is £36,399 per year. There are 4 schools in Rawmarsh South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rawmarsh South is home to around 6,317 people, with a population density of about 1,798.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rawmarsh South Population
6,317
Population density
1,798 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.58(+42%)
Shoplifting
51.13(+492%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.7(+79%)
Public order
18.36(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.25(+68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,709
90.38%
Other White
173
2.74%
African
60
0.95%
Other
45
0.71%
Other Asian
43
0.68%
Total population: 6,317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,474
29.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
16.54%
Level 3 (A level)
833
16.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
817
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
12.82%
Total 16+ residents: 5,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
872
29.9%
Owns with a mortgage
675
23.15%
Owns outright
599
20.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
474
16.26%
Other social rented
204
7%
Total households: 2,916

Property prices in Rawmarsh South

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Rawmarsh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £252,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rawmarsh South 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 Rawmarsh South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£147,000
Flats1£85,000
Semi-Detached17£167,500
Terraced18£94,000

10 years median price trend in Rawmarsh South

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

All postcodes in Rawmarsh South

S626HS

Ann Street

S626JQ

Parkgate Business Park

S626NY

Roundwood Court

S625DJ

Oates Avenue

S626AD

Barbers Croft

S626AW

Netherfield Lane

S626EY

Westfield Road

S626LD

Green Acres

S626NP

Newbiggin Drive

S625AN

Brameld Road

S625DQ

Oates Avenue

S625BW

Ingshead Avenue

S625RR

Willowgarth

S626LB

Cardew Close

S626LH

Gateway Court

S626DS

Rawmarsh Hill

S626FX

Rawmarsh East

Data Sources

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