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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 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 35.3% 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 9 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
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.3%
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
67.42(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.47(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.99(+74%)
Public order
12.18(+38%)
Other theft
12.12(+82%)
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

Median price£133,000
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£96K – £155K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Rotherham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £367,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£212,000£144
Semi-Detached59£140,000£173
Terraced26£107,750£117
Flats8£78,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,250£54,250£93,000£45,000
2017£125,000£45,000£90,000£40,000
2018£272,000£58,000£90,000£48,000
2019£128,500£86,500£92,500£54,000
2020£245,000£52,500£102,000£50,000
2021£242,500£64,225£115,000£69,000
2022£188,000£57,000£130,000£81,000
2023£160,000£60,000£131,000£86,000
2024£165,000£71,000£132,500£80,000
2025£180,000£66,000£140,000£105,000
2026£212,000£90,000£142,000£80,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£100£115£56
2017£127£97£111£58
2018£196£119£111£62
2019£175£135£125£67
2020£129£91£117£71
2021£216£133£147£88
2022£197£108£157£108
2023£217£121£165£92
2024£192£136£167£103
2025£164£150£177£115
2026£144£145£184£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rotherham East ward.

Local councillors

Angham Ahmed

Rotherham East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Haroon Rashid

Rotherham East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Rukhsana Bibi Haleem

Rotherham East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party