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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

S612JJ

Sopewell Road

S612HE

West Hill

S611DB

Hartington Road

S611JW

Wortley Road

S612LJ

Richmond Way

S611BW

Cavendish Road

S611RJ

Clough Street

S612JR

Grattan Street

S612BP

Webster Crescent

S611BE

Belmont Street

S612AW

Farm View Road

S612NR

Deepdale Road

S601LW

Winifred Street

S612AF

Chiberworde Avenue

S611HB

Kimberworth Road

S613SU

Fenton Fields

S611AA

Clough Road

S612AU

Well View Road

S611RE

Clough Road

S601JY

Brown Street

S611TF

Midland Road

S612HL

Whitley View Road

S611AZ

Holmes Lane

S611EB

Meadow Street

S612JG

Richmond Park Avenue

S601JB

Falding Street

S612BT

Baring Road

S611TS

Clough Green

S601HH

Albert Street

S611NW

Welling Way

S612NU

Oakdale Road

S612NJ

Thornton Terrace

S612DZ

Watson Glen

S601HB

Millmoor Lane

S612AH

Hill View Road

S611DS

Rosebery Street

S611QG

Bradgate Court

S611ER

South Street

S611QP

Manor Fields Close

S611PU

Churchfields

S611PD

Wortley Road

S612JE

Richmond Park Avenue

S601EQ

John Street

S611SG

Avondale Road

S612DB

Barber Wood Road

S611NX

Digby Close

S611HY

Ferham Close

S611PZ

Manor Approach

S601JD

College Road

S611NR

Fellowsfield Way

S601AB

Brinsworth Street

S611PW

The Motte

S612JL

Sopewell Road

S612ER

Hill Top Lane

S611HP

Psalters Lane

S612JQ

Richmond Park Avenue

S601JN

Vine Close

S612DL

Blackburn Lane

S611NJ

Fellowsfield Way

S611EA

Ferham Road

S612NX

Edale Road

S612HG

Park View Road

S611AD

Leatham Avenue

S601HG

St Bede's Road

S611LB

Bradgate Place

S611HT

Upper Clara Street

S611AJ

Kimberworth Road

S611NN

Crane Drive

S611JE

Ferham Close

S611PP

The Motte

S611SZ

Midland Road

S611AW

Ferham Road

S611JL

Wortley Road

S612BE

High Street

S611QH

Bradgate Lane

S612BX

Thundercliffe Road

S611HU

Clara Place

S611HQ

Charnwood Grove

S612JD

Meadowhall Road

S612DD

Barberwood Road

S612JX

Richmond Road

S601HZ

St Johns Avenue

S611QF

Benton Way

S601HY

Robert Street

S612LU

Pitt Street

S611PR

Wilding Way

S611PH

Wilding Close

S612LS

Claremont Street

S612ET

Poucher Street

S611EJ

Hartington Close

S611DX

Rosebery Street

S611SJ

Oates Street

S612EJ

Saxon Road

S611NS

Fellowsfield Way

S601HQ

Orchard Place

S612EH

Hill Top Lane

S612BU

Baring Road

S601EG

Masbrough Street

S612BG

Peters Yard

S611EU

South Street

Data Sources

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