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Rotherham South

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About

Rotherham South encompasses residential neighbourhoods and green spaces on the southern edge of the town. The area includes established suburbs like East Herringthorpe and St Ann's, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more modern developments. Local shopping parades serve the community's daily needs, while several primary schools are situated within its boundaries. The terrain gently slopes, with some streets offering views across the surrounding landscape.

A significant feature is the large Moorgate recreation area, providing extensive sports fields and open ground. The area is bordered by the main A630 road, which connects it to Rotherham town centre and onwards to the M1 motorway. Land use is primarily residential, with some light industrial and commercial premises located along the key transport corridors. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a number of local parks and community facilities scattered throughout the districts.

Area overview

On average Rotherham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherham South is £51,606 per year. There are 8 schools in Rotherham South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rotherham South is home to around 11,091 people, with a population density of about 2,902.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rotherham South Population
11,091
Population density
2,902.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.91(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.77(+17%)
Public order
8.84(0%)
Shoplifting
8.84(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,796
52.28%
Pakistani
3,244
29.26%
Other Asian
434
3.91%
Other White
431
3.89%
Indian
333
3%
Total population: 11,086

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,974
33.29%
No qualifications
1,882
21.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,313
14.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,163
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
846
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 8,933

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,781
43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,236
29.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
13.66%
Social rents from council
277
6.69%
Other social rented
138
3.33%
Total households: 4,142

Property prices in Rotherham South

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Rotherham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham South 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 Rotherham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£350,000£3,112
Flats11£115,000£1,929
Semi-Detached58£240,000£2,468
Terraced5£185,000£2,721

10 years median price trend in Rotherham South

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

All postcodes in Rotherham South

S603BS

Norfolk Way

S602QR

Richard Road

S602PS

Tooker Road

S602BG

Moorgate Road

S603LU

East Bawtry Road

S603AD

The Green

S602QQ

Lilian Street South

S602RL

Lisle Road

S602RX

Brunswick Road

S603AU

Kings Way

S602AD

Moorgate Road

S603EY

Oakwood Grove

S603JE

Newman Road

S603EE

Queensway

S603ET

Lime Grove

S602QP

Richard Road

S603NF

Beechwood Road

S603HP

Spinney Close

S602RN

Brunswick Road

S602PA

Wellgate

S603NA

Melrose Grove

S602SE

Guest Place

S603HU

Spinneyfield

S602SH

Wade Close

S603LR

East Bawtry Road

S603DS

Shoreham Drive

S602RH

Brunswick Road

S603BZ

Mortain Road

S602PR

Gerard Road

S602LD

Hollowgate

S603RB

Oakwood Hall Drive

S602QJ

Harehills Road

S602UF

Sitwell Vale

S602TP

Moorgate Road

S602AZ

Moorgate Avenue

S602AT

Reneville Close

S602QZ

Norrels Croft

S603LY

Spinneyfield

S603LW

Renishaw Avenue

S602BA

Boston Castle Grove

S602PW

Gerard Road

S603FH

Micklethwait Court

S602SP

Broom Court

S603HR

Lane End Road

S603AH

Green Croft Close

S602QA

Warwick Street

S602QB

Lilian Street

S603DX

Lymister Avenue

S603FD

Sitwell Court

S602RA

Broom Valley Road

S602TS

Grove Bank

S602PL

Nabeel Court

S602EF

Fairleigh Court

S603HW

Spinneyfield

S603BE

Moorgate Road

S603EU

Renway Road

S603EX

Swifte Road

S602AS

Beech En Hurst

S603HL

Garden Close

S602RZ

Oxley Grove

S602SR

Broom Road

S602QH

Broom Valley Road

S602BH

Moorgate Lane

S603JD

Newman Road

S603EF

Shoreham Road

S602QY

Broom Valley Road

S603LF

Renishaw Avenue

S603AP

Moorgate Road

S603AN

Moorgate Road

S602TQ

Heather Close

S603LZ

Spinneyfield

S603AZ

Moorgate Road

S602QU

Broom Valley Road

S603EJ

Broom Lane

S603AT

Green Lane

S603EG

Woodfoot Road

S602TW

College Park Close

S602BL

Boston Castle

S603AA

Broom Valley Road

S603AW

Mile Oak Road

S602SS

Broom Crescent

S602AY

Moorgate Road

S603DP

Saxton Drive

S603DF

Stafford Drive

S603DH

Lymister Avenue

S603HF

Barrowby Road

S603DY

Woodfoot Road

S602UG

Moorgate View

S602UB

Lawton Lane

S603JL

Redrock Road

S603JQ

Parkson Road

S602QS

Broom Valley Road

S602XL

Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate

S602SA

Wade Close

S603JN

Redrock Road

S602RE

Oxley Court

S603DB

Shoreham Avenue

S603HS

Green Lane

S603LG

Hall Crescent

S602UH

Boston Castle

Data Sources

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