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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. 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
138
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
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

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Rotherham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £325,000.

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
Detached3£180,000
Flats6£67,500
Semi-Detached46£142,250
Terraced31£102,000

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

S651LG

Coleridge Road

S651NF

Ashwell Grove

S651QJ

Denman Street

S652BU

Doncaster Road

S652JG

Marlowe Drive

S652QP

Badsley Moor Lane

S652SU

Lord Street

S651QD

Ridge Road

S651SH

Chesterton Road

Data Sources

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