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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

S611LD

Bradgate Road

S611TN

Avon Mount

S601JP

Rotherham West

S612BH

High Street

S612BF

High Street

S611BL

Josephine Road

S601HX

Princes Street

S611AE

Kimberworth Road

S601JU

James Street

S612LB

Thornton Street

S611SF

Mount Street

S601JZ

James Street

S601JG

Robert Street

S612AL

Farm View Road

S611PB

Manor Fields

S611AF

Colwick Grove

S611DU

Hartington Road

S611PQ

Wilding Way

S612BB

Grange View Crescent

S611TJ

Copley Place

S601RJ

Greasbrough Road

S612EZ

West Hill

S611DE

Hartington Road

S612HJ

Whitley View Road

S612NP

South Street

S611BH

Holmes Lane

S612BQ

Peter Street

S611BN

Ferham Road

S611LE

Bradgate Close

S612HA

West Hill

S601LA

James Street

S611EN

Church Street

S601LG

North Street

S611PG

Fellowsfield Way

S611NU

Manor House Road

S612EX

West Hill

S612LD

Thornton Street

S611AH

Kimberworth Road

S611ED

Aubrey Senior Way

S612JY

Bennett Street

S611TD

Clough Bank

S601RQ

Greasbrough Road

S611LH

Wortley Road

S612JW

Meadowhall Road

S612DP

Droppingwell Farm Close

S611DR

Psalters Lane

S611PT

Wilding Way

S601JX

Brown Street

S601JH

Station Road

S612JA

Meadowhall Road

S611SD

Mount Street

S612BN

Hill View Road

S612HH

Concord View Road

S601EF

Providence Street

S601EH

Armer Street

S612DG

Barberwood Road

S612LY

Pembroke Street

S611BG

Belmont Street

S611RH

Sandal Court

S611RS

Henley Grove Road

S611DL

Psalters Lane

S611QN

Wortley Road

S611BP

Cavendish Road

S601HN

Albert Street

S611HE

Kimberworth Road

S601JF

College Road

S611DQ

Psalters Lane

S611NL

Fellowsfield Way

S611JN

Fellowsfield Way

S612HZ

Holly Villas

S612EN

Winterhill Road

S612JU

Clement Mews

S611BQ

Holmes Lane

S611PL

Manor Fields

S612DF

Barber Wood Road

S612HN

Roman Court

S612EY

West Hill

S612AX

Grange View Road

S612PA

Oakdale Place

S611BD

Devonshire Street

S611QE

Benton Way

S611NQ

Old Wortley Road

S612NL

South Street

S611SQ

Dovercourt Road

S612EU

Hill Top

S611LJ

Wortley Road

S612JP

Grattan Street

S612NS

Manor Road

S612JT

Clement Street

S611QJ

Bradgate Lane

S612DH

Baring Road

S611DY

Ferham Road

S611NH

Old Wortley Road

S611PE

Manor Fields

S601HW

Masbrough Street

S612AE

Upper Wortley Road

S611QQ

Bradgate Lane

S601QF

North Drive

S611PN

Reservoir Cottages

S612HS

West Hill

Data Sources

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