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Rotherham East

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About

Rotherham East ward lies on the eastern edge of the town centre, encompassing residential neighbourhoods such as Eastwood and Ferham. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to post-war estates. Its proximity to the town centre provides access to essential services and transport links. The ward is bordered by the main railway line to the east, creating a distinct boundary.

The landscape includes several green spaces, such as Ferham Park, which offers recreational facilities. The industrial heritage of the area is evident in its older street patterns and some remaining commercial premises. Local community life centres around schools, shops, and places of worship serving the area.

Area overview

On average Rotherham East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherham East is £38,929 per year. There are 11 schools in Rotherham East: 8 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rotherham East is home to around 16,747 people, with a population density of about 4,329.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rotherham East Population
16,747
Population density
4,329.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.28(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.72(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.18(+91%)
Public order
13.2(+47%)
Other theft
12.48(+88%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,622
63.43%
Pakistani
2,497
14.91%
Other White
821
4.9%
Other
564
3.37%
Other Asian
478
2.85%
Total population: 16,746

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,666
36.77%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,958
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,874
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,619
12.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,601
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 12,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,002
30.21%
Owns outright
1,346
20.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,279
19.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,187
17.91%
Other social rented
553
8.34%
Total households: 6,627

Property prices in Rotherham East

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 in Rotherham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £246,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham East 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 Rotherham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£179,000
Flats6£65,000
Semi-Detached34£138,500
Terraced36£93,000

10 years median price trend in Rotherham East

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

All postcodes in Rotherham East

S652RN

Park Road

S651PS

Fitzwilliam Road

S652NP

Browning Road

S651LS

Finlay Road

S652EY

Guild Road

S652HZ

Middle Lane South

S652LH

Longfellow Drive

S652RS

Far Crescent

S652TG

Newton Street

S653AG

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S652ST

Cambridge Street

S651SA

St Anns Road

S652EX

Western Road

S652QH

Burns Drive

S653SD

The Lanes

S651NP

Ridge Road

S651LE

Cottenham Road

S651NN

Doncaster Road

S651QA

Fitzwilliam Road

S652HD

Chestnut Avenue

S652JF

Marlowe Drive

S652UU

Dene Crescent

S652JE

Marlowe Road

S651RF

Erskine Road

S651SU

Chesterton Road

S651EN

Sycamore Road

S652DU

St Johns Close

S652JJ

Middle Lane South

S652JQ

Marlowe Road

S652LP

Tennyson Road

S652LX

Shelley Road

S652NR

Browning Road

S652QU

Badsley Moor Lane

S652RB

Cambridge Crescent

S652SY

Lord Street

S652XD

Broadway East

S651PL

St Stephens Road

S651RN

Russell Street

S653SE

Far Lane

S652UQ

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S651LN

Cranworth Road

S652DF

Doncaster Road

S652LT

Tennyson Road

S603PX

Wickersley Road

S651PW

York Road

S651QS

Milton Road

S652NH

Goldsmith Drive

S652RJ

Park Road

S653AA

Herringthorpe Avenue

S652UB

Doncaster Road

S651RP

Selborne Street

S651SL

Fitzwilliam Road

S651RD

Eldon Road

S652HY

Middle Lane South

S651LH

Bowen Road

S651SB

Jennings Close

S652LR

Tennyson Road

S653BG

Dukes Place

S651PT

Fitzwilliam Road

S652BS

Doncaster Road

S652DS

Oxford Street

S652HH

Middle Place

S652QD

Byron Drive

S652RH

North Crescent

S652UF

Doncaster Road

S652UX

East Road

S651QU

Bethel Road

S651SJ

Chesterton Court

S652RW

First Avenue

S652NE

Shelley Drive

S651LX

St Johns Road

S651LZ

Fitzwilliam Road

S651PA

St Leonards Road

S652HL

Delta Place

S652NB

Arnold Road

S651PE

Brentwood Villas

S652ET

Central Avenue

S652SZ

Queen Street

S651NW

Ridge Road

S651RE

Hardwicke Road

S652EP

Hill Crest Road

S652SS

Cambridge Street

S652UT

East Road

S652BY

Doncaster Road

S652HB

Alpha Road

S652TS

Willow Beck

S652UL

Mowbray Street

S652UZ

Broadway East

S653AZ

Rotherham East

S603PP

Wickersley Road

S652LW

Canterbury Close

S652BT

Old Garden Drive

S652HN

Far Lane

S652LJ

Longfellow Drive

S652LU

Tennyson Road

S652ND

Shelley Drive

S652QF

Burns Road

S651PD

St Leonards Road

S651SG

Chesterton Road

S652BF

Doncaster Road

Data Sources

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