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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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 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
Detached20£237,500
Flats6£81,000
Semi-Detached55£176,000
Terraced50£95,595

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

S611JW

Wortley Road

S611QN

Wortley Road

S612AW

Farm View Road

S612EQ

Hill Top Lane

S612EU

Hill Top

S612HB

West Hill

S612NN

Fox Street

S612NX

Edale Road

S611AZ

Holmes Lane

S601QG

Field Way

S611EG

Hartington Close

S611PS

Wilding Way

S612AZ

Farm View Road

S612EW

Winterhill Road

S612HX

Meadowhall Road

S612LE

Thornton Street

S612NT

Deepdale Road

S612HU

Meadowhall Road

S611AW

Ferham Road

S611BH

Holmes Lane

S611BQ

Holmes Lane

S611DF

Steel Street

S611DU

Hartington Road

S611HW

Regent Street

S611HX

Ordnance Terrace

S611JL

Wortley Road

S611PB

Manor Fields

S612AU

Well View Road

S612BJ

Carr View Road

S612HZ

Holly Villas

S612JR

Grattan Street

S612JX

Richmond Road

S612LS

Claremont Street

S612JQ

Richmond Park Avenue

S611SA

Kimberworth Road

S601JF

College Road

S611BD

Devonshire Street

S611DA

Holmes Lane

S611SG

Avondale Road

S612BT

Baring Road

S612EE

Moorview Court

S612HA

West Hill

S612JE

Richmond Park Avenue

S612JF

Richmond Park Avenue

S612JG

Richmond Park Avenue

S612LB

Thornton Street

S611HU

Clara Place

S601AF

Rotherham West

S611NU

Manor House Road

S611SJ

Oates Street

S611TE

Midland Road

S612AR

Keppel View Road

S612BB

Grange View Crescent

S612DA

Kirkstead Road

S612ET

Poucher Street

S612JA

Meadowhall Road

S612LY

Pembroke Street

S601EF

Providence Street

S611AA

Clough Road

S611AF

Colwick Grove

S611NQ

Old Wortley Road

S611RF

Clough Road

S611TJ

Copley Place

S612AN

Farm View Close

S612DJ

Droppingwell Road

S612JL

Sopewell Road

S612JU

Clement Mews

S612LZ

Pembroke Street

S612PD

Pitt Street

S613ST

Fenton Croft

S611AY

Coronation Bridge

S612BU

Baring Road

S612DB

Barber Wood Road

S611HT

Upper Clara Street

S611LF

Bradgate Road

S611NY

Welling View

S611PG

Fellowsfield Way

S611PN

Reservoir Cottages

S611SQ

Dovercourt Road

S612AY

Farm View Road

S612LJ

Richmond Way

S612NL

South Street

S612JB

Caine Gardens

S601JB

Falding Street

S611BJ

Josephine Road

S611BL

Josephine Road

S611DE

Hartington Road

S611ED

Aubrey Senior Way

S611JD

Wilton Court

S611NH

Old Wortley Road

S612AP

Farm View Road

S612HN

Roman Court

S612NP

South Street

S601AB

Brinsworth Street

S601JG

Robert Street

S612BD

High Street

S601JZ

James Street

S601QF

North Drive

S611BN

Ferham Road

S611HE

Kimberworth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.