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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. 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 9 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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached19£220,000£2,647
Flats6£82,000£1,374
Semi-Detached54£180,500£2,259
Terraced53£93,000£1,342

10 years median price trend in Rotherham West

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

All postcodes in 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

Data Sources

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