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About

Rockingham ward lies in the north-eastern part of the Barnsley metropolitan area, primarily encompassing the residential district of Monk Bretton. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing from the 20th century, with local amenities centred along Blenheim Road. The ward includes Monk Bretton Priory, a managed ruin under English Heritage, with its grounds providing a green space.

The ward is bordered by the River Dearne to the east and includes areas of former colliery land, some of which has been reclaimed. Residential streets are interspersed with several community facilities, including primary schools and sports clubs. The landscape is largely urban, with open fields and walking paths found towards its eastern boundaries near the river.

Area overview

On average Rockingham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rockingham is £42,437 per year. There are 6 schools in Rockingham: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rockingham is home to around 11,040 people, with a population density of about 1,263.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rockingham Population
11,040
Population density
1,263.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.31(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.55(+58%)
Shoplifting
12.59(+44%)
Public order
10.69(+21%)
Vehicle crime
10.69(+90%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,696
96.88%
Other White
129
1.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.39%
African
32
0.29%
Other Asian
21
0.19%
Total population: 11,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,267
24.61%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,003
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,597
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,322
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,023
11.1%
Total 16+ residents: 9,213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,813
36.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,442
28.82%
Social rents from council
899
17.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
11.67%
Other social rented
104
2.08%
Total households: 5,004

Property prices in Rockingham

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £177,748 in Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rockingham 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 Rockingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached33£338,000£2,994
Flats3£99,000£1,700
Semi-Detached48£188,500£2,288
Terraced50£137,500£1,726

10 years median price trend in Rockingham

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

All postcodes in Rockingham

S705RH

Coltfield

S740PS

Steele Street

S740PR

Tinker Lane

S740NP

Chapel Street

S705RF

Worsbrough Road

S705XG

Rockingham Close

S749DU

West Street

S740BE

Springfield Road

S749DZ

Clough Road

S740DA

Clough Fields Road

S740HQ

Hawshaw Lane

S705UQ

Victoria Crescent

S740AE

Stead Lane

S740NW

Chapel Street

S749NW

High Royd Lane

S749JF

Royston Cottages

S740EE

Longley Spring

S740NH

Fitzwilliam Street

S749EH

West Street

S740PH

Queens Gardens

S740NG

Beaumont Street

S705RL

Coronation Drive

S740BQ

Greno View

S705XB

Sheffield Road

S740AZ

Springwood Road

S749NH

Stonehill Close

S749HL

Edward Street

S740DD

Meadow View Close

S740DQ

Sheffield Road

S705RQ

Marshfield

S740NS

Princess Street

S705UJ

Rockley Crescent

S740LR

Beck Croft

S740DG

Shaftesbury Drive

S740BU

Hill Crest

S705TH

Vernon Street

S740BF

Regent Mews

S705UY

Sheffield Road

S749EB

South View Road

S740BA

Fearn House Crescent

S740ER

Clough Fields Road

S740LN

Sandcroft Close

S705SX

Chilcombe Place

S740AQ

Elm Street

S740AT

Fearnley Road

S740FG

Central Street

S749BP

Broad Carr Road

S705TL

Birdwell Common

S740BB

Springwood Road

S705UG

Chapel Street

S705SU

Locksley Gardens

S740AX

Springfield Crescent

S705SG

Plover Drive

S740AB

Stead Lane

S740AP

Hoyland Road

S705TU

Sheffield Road

S740FP

Dearne Valley Parkway

S705UL

Chapel Close

S740EL

Willow Close

S705XJ

Balk Farm Court

S740PY

Cross Keys Lane

S749AP

Allendale Road

S749DR

Allendale Road

S705UT

Fir Tree Gardens

S705XH

Rockingham Mews

S740DW

Sheffield Road

S705XN

Sheffield Road

S740FA

Springfield Lane

S749HZ

Longfields Crescent

S740PP

Rockingham Street

S749EG

Vernon Street

S705SF

Herons Way

S740NQ

Allott Street

S740DF

Shaftesbury Drive

S740EA

Sheffield Road

S705TG

Sheffield Road

S740QA

Cross Keys Lane

S740BD

Skiers View Road

S740PF

Church View

S749HW

Edward Street

S740LY

Hoyland Road

S749AW

Woodhouse Road

S749DW

West Street

S705FB

Ebony Mews

S705UE

Rockley Lane

S705RA

Balk Lane

S740AD

Stead Lane

S749DE

Fox Croft

S705UZ

Sheffield Road

S749BX

Broadcarr Road

S705SR

Bellmer Croft

S705TW

Kestrel Way

S740AS

Hoyland Road

S705QY

Rockley Avenue

S705RE

Worsbrough Road

S749NR

Shortwood Villas

S740HA

Hawshaw Lane

S740DX

Black Lane

S740DE

Shaftesbury Drive

S740FQ

Athena Way

Data Sources

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