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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% 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 4 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
9.2%
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

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £311K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Rotherham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,475,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£395,000£289
Terraced5£269,795£261
Semi-Detached63£240,000£228
Flats15£115,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£125,000£152,500£100,000
2017£241,000£100,500£160,000£114,500
2018£270,070£111,500£155,000£179,250
2019£337,500£130,000£155,500£97,500
2020£335,000£113,750£164,750£240,000
2021£345,000£96,000£181,000£196,000
2022£364,000£99,000£225,000£125,000
2023£359,995£127,000£223,297£202,995
2024£353,000£111,250£225,000£252,995
2025£330,000£136,250£240,000£245,000
2026£370,000£110,000£217,499£201,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£152£144£98
2017£186£150£143£121
2018£191£177£154£145
2019£214£165£142£92
2020£246£170£159£172
2021£242£152£182£151
2022£265£151£202£107
2023£268£211£208£213
2024£281£203£229£227
2025£287£196£228£253
2026£288£142£229£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham South 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.