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Rother Vale

About

Rother Vale ward encompasses the western outskirts of Rotherham, bordering the South Yorkshire countryside. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. It includes the communities of Treeton, Brinsworth, and Catcliffe, with the latter situated near the River Rother's floodplain. The M1 motorway runs along its western edge, defining a clear boundary and providing a major transport link.

The landscape is mixed, with suburban streets giving way to more open, green spaces and light industrial units. The ward contains several large retail parks and distribution centres, reflecting its position near major road networks. The historical Treeton Colliery site has been reclaimed as nature areas, with walking paths now tracing former industrial grounds. Local facilities are focused around community centres and schools serving the separate villages within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Rother Vale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rother Vale is £55,518 per year. There are 3 schools in Rother Vale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rother Vale is home to around 8,614 people, with a population density of about 977.4 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rother Vale Population

8,614

Population density

977.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.39(-27%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.2(+41%)

Vehicle crime

7.55(+34%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.5(-24%)

Public order

5.8(-34%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

7,419

86.18%

Other White

217

2.52%

Indian

204

2.37%

African

143

1.66%

Pakistani

1.13%

Total population: 8,609

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,361

35.43%

Level 3 (A level)

1,244

18.67%

No qualifications

1,005

15.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

965

14.48%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

635

9.53%

Total 16+ residents: 6,664

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,738

49.89%

Owns outright

681

19.55%

Social rents from council

459

13.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

402

11.54%

Other social rented

2.67%

Total households: 3,484

Property prices in Rother Vale

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £270,746 in Rother Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,300 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rother Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	69	£372,500	£256,998	£335,000	£410,000	£483,997
Flats	15	£133,500	£98,990	£121,000	£150,000	£168,600
Semi-Detached	65	£259,995	£140,000	£188,000	£284,996	£305,000
Terraced	32	£204,000	£126,100	£153,500	£247,500	£279,950

10 years median price trend in Rother Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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