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Rotherham West

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About

Rotherham West ward lies directly north of the town centre, encompassing established residential neighbourhoods such as Ferham and parts of Broom. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the River Don forming a natural boundary to the east. Its proximity to the central business district means it functions as an immediate residential hinterland for the town.

The ward includes significant green spaces like Ferham Park and is home to several large educational institutions, including Rotherham College's main campus. Industrial heritage remains visible in the form of converted buildings along Westgate, reflecting the area's historical ties to manufacturing. Public transport links are central, with the main railway station and bus interchange situated just beyond its southern edge.

Area overview

On average Rotherham West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 234 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherham West is £40,044 per year. There are 7 schools in Rotherham West: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rotherham West is home to around 14,619 people, with a population density of about 2,517.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
234
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rotherham West Population
14,619
Population density
2,517.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.74(+144%)
Shoplifting
50.76(+479%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.48(+197%)
Public order
33.65(+281%)
Other theft
19.84(+198%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,714
73.29%
Pakistani
1,645
11.25%
Other White
757
5.18%
Other
348
2.38%
African
239
1.63%
Total population: 14,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,153
26.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,272
19.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,881
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,839
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,421
12.07%
Total 16+ residents: 11,773

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,932
31.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,499
24.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,122
18.04%
Social rents from council
938
15.09%
Other social rented
488
7.85%
Total households: 6,218

Property prices in Rotherham West

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£96K – £208K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £175 per square foot) in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£217,500£244
Semi-Detached52£181,750£215
Terraced55£96,000£124
Flats5£82,000£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,500£81,500£128,475£58,000
2017£142,500£69,950£109,975£60,000
2018£150,500£85,000£124,950£68,000
2019£182,500£76,000£128,000£67,000
2020£195,000£70,000£129,250£60,000
2021£180,995£71,000£133,500£85,000
2022£186,250£88,500£153,000£90,000
2023£256,500£79,250£168,000£84,000
2024£220,000£76,500£157,000£90,000
2025£222,500£81,000£168,875£96,000
2026£215,000£92,500£192,500£85,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£121£141£85
2017£170£123£133£70
2018£175£133£142£84
2019£180£133£141£82
2020£187£125£164£69
2021£177£131£165£103
2022£227£130£170£111
2023£251£153£192£103
2024£236£155£200£124
2025£244£128£201£130
2026£254£152£232£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

Cameron McKiernan

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Eve Rose Keenan

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Ian Paul Jones

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Rotherham West

Is Rotherham West safe?

Rotherham West records about 234 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rotherham West?

The median sale price in Rotherham West is £151,000 (about £175 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rotherham West?

Rotherham West has 6 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rotherham West?

Rotherham West scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rotherham West sits around rank 7,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rotherham West?

The average household income in Rotherham West is around £40,044 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rotherham West?

Rotherham West is represented by 3 elected councillors: Cameron McKiernan (Labour Party), Eve Rose Keenan (Labour Party) and Ian Paul Jones (Independent).

All postcodesin Rotherham West

S601RH

Greasbrough Road

S612BJ

Carr View Road

S611HH

Kimberworth Road

S612AJ

Hill View Road

S612BY

Thundercliffe Road

S611QA

Manor Approach

S601LT

Fisher Close

S611EW

Church Street

S611NP

Alexandra Close

S611HL

Regent Street

S611TH

Andrews Place

S611BS

Brinsworth Street

S612DT

High Street

S612EW

Winterhill Road

S612DA

Kirkstead Road

S612PB

Pitt Street

S611TE

Midland Road

S612AN

Farm View Close

S611HF

Kimberworth Road

S611AL

Ferham Park Avenue

S611RG

Clough Road

S611RU

Park Street

S601LH

Hope Street

S612HD

West Hill

S613ST

Fenton Croft

S611PS

Wilding Way

S612JZ

Bennett Street

S601AF

Rotherham West

S612EL

Hill Top Close

S601HT

Masbrough Street

S611AP

Ferham Road

S612JN

Meadowhall Road

S612LE

Thornton Street

S612JF

Richmond Park Avenue

S601RW

Greasbrough Road

S611NY

Welling View

S611EE

Harrison Street

S612AP

Farm View Road

S612AT

Keppel View Road

S612EE

Moorview Court

S611HS

Psalters Lane

S612LX

North Pitt Street

S612DE

Barberwood Road

S601EZ

St John's Avenue

S611PX

Manor Approach

S611EZ

Ewers Road

S611NT

Manor House Road

S612HR

Rolands Close

S611HJ

Cross Street

S611DF

Steel Street

S611RD

Clough Road

S611EP

Church Street

S612EP

Winterhill Road

S611HX

Ordnance Terrace

S601LD

Glasshouse Street

S611TR

Rodger Street

S611HA

Church Street

S612HQ

Concord View Road

S611TG

Dovercourt Road

S611LF

Bradgate Road

S612AQ

Grange View Road

S612AS

Keppel View Road

S612DJ

Droppingwell Road

S612EG

Hill Top Lane

S612JB

Caine Gardens

S611PY

Manor Approach

S612BD

High Street

S611AY

Coronation Bridge

S612PD

Pitt Street

S612NN

Fox Street

S611TL

Henley Way

S611AG

Devonshire Street

S611ES

Herbert Street

S611AB

Kimberworth Road

S612ES

Hill Top Lane

S612DX

Meadow Bank Road

S601JT

Thornhill Edge

S612NT

Deepdale Road

S612LG

Richmond Road

S612DQ

Barberwood Road

S611DA

Holmes Lane

S612NW

South Street

S611HD

Kimberworth Road

S612HU

Meadowhall Road

S611BJ

Josephine Road

S612JS

Richmond Road

S612AZ

Farm View Road

S612NE

Darley Park

S612BA

Farm View Road

S601JA

College Road

S612NQ

Meadow Bank Road

S611DP

Psalters Lane

S611HR

Psalters Lane

S611ET

South Road

S601JE

College Road

S601HF

Station Road

S612EF

Moorview

S601RP

Lincoln Street

S611RZ

Henley Grove Road

S611EY

Ewers Road