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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 240 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
240
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
109.38(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.42(+230%)
Shoplifting
42.34(+391%)
Public order
33.79(+277%)
Other theft
20.79(+213%)
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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£225,000
Flats9£78,000
Semi-Detached57£165,000
Terraced43£95,000

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

S601HB

Millmoor Lane

S601FU

Rotherham West

S601HH

Albert Street

S601RW

Greasbrough Road

S611EE

Harrison Street

S612DE

Barberwood Road

S612EX

West Hill

S612NH

Jordan Crescent

S601JY

Brown Street

S611HJ

Cross Street

S611SB

Mount Pleasant Road

S612EZ

West Hill

S612HG

Park View Road

S612LF

Richmond Road

S611DB

Hartington Road

S612DZ

Watson Glen

S601JA

College Road

S611BG

Belmont Street

S611NW

Welling Way

S612LD

Thornton Street

S611QJ

Bradgate Lane

S611TN

Avon Mount

S612AQ

Grange View Road

S612BW

Webster Close

S612DH

Baring Road

S612EL

Hill Top Close

S612JS

Richmond Road

S611DR

Psalters Lane

S612HL

Whitley View Road

S612DT

High Street

S601LD

Glasshouse Street

S611AD

Leatham Avenue

S611HD

Kimberworth Road

S611HY

Ferham Close

S611NT

Manor House Road

S612EP

Winterhill Road

S612LT

Claremont Street

S601HW

Masbrough Street

S612HE

West Hill

S601HY

Robert Street

S601JE

College Road

S611LB

Bradgate Place

S611PA

Crown Close

S611QE

Benton Way

S612BX

Thundercliffe Road

S611BP

Cavendish Road

S611HR

Psalters Lane

S611HS

Psalters Lane

S611TD

Clough Bank

S611TR

Rodger Street

S612BY

Thundercliffe Road

S612HY

Winter Hill Lane

S601JN

Vine Close

S611PQ

Wilding Way

S611TL

Henley Way

S612NJ

Thornton Terrace

S601RH

Greasbrough Road

S611HG

Kimberworth Road

S611NL

Fellowsfield Way

S611PD

Wortley Road

S612JW

Meadowhall Road

S612AS

Keppel View Road

S612AT

Keppel View Road

S601HQ

Orchard Place

S601JU

James Street

S611AP

Ferham Road

S611HH

Kimberworth Road

S612NU

Oakdale Road

S612PA

Oakdale Place

S601HZ

St Johns Avenue

S601LA

James Street

S611DP

Psalters Lane

S612DP

Droppingwell Farm Close

S612DQ

Barberwood Road

S611DL

Psalters Lane

S612BA

Farm View Road

S612HF

West View Road

S601HN

Albert Street

S612BQ

Peter Street

S612ES

Hill Top Lane

S601HT

Masbrough Street

S611HA

Church Street

S611LE

Bradgate Close

S611LH

Wortley Road

S611NS

Fellowsfield Way

S601HX

Princes Street

S601RP

Lincoln Street

S611BW

Cavendish Road

S612BF

High Street

S611EU

South Street

S611HB

Kimberworth Road

S612LU

Pitt Street

S612LX

North Pitt Street

S601LL

Walter Street

S611DZ

Ferham Road

S611HF

Kimberworth Road

S611NJ

Fellowsfield Way

S601NA

Centenary Way

S611ES

Herbert Street

S611ET

South Road

Data Sources

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