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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
6/10
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
35.43(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.77(+22%)
Public order
8.11(-10%)
Other theft
5.77(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-33%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Rotherham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £865,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£315,000
Flats15£122,500
Semi-Detached46£240,000
Terraced12£217,500

10 years median price trend in Rotherham South

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

Data Sources

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