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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 122 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-Detached56£162,500
Terraced42£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

S611BL

Josephine Road

S612HN

Roman Court

S612RA

Little Common Lane

S611DE

Hartington Road

S611ED

Aubrey Senior Way

S611JD

Wilton Court

S611NH

Old Wortley Road

S612AP

Farm View Road

S612BD

High Street

S612NP

South Street

S601JP

Rotherham West

S601JZ

James Street

S611HE

Kimberworth Road

S611QH

Bradgate Lane

S612BP

Webster Crescent

S612EH

Hill Top Lane

S612JY

Bennett Street

S601QF

North Drive

S611BN

Ferham Road

S611QQ

Bradgate Lane

S612AG

Grange View Road

S601LB

Tenter Street

S611LZ

Wortley Road

S611RJ

Clough Street

S612AF

Chiberworde Avenue

S612NE

Darley Park

S613SU

Fenton Fields

S612HD

West Hill

S612HH

Concord View Road

S611AN

Ferham Road

S611QG

Bradgate Court

S612BG

Peters Yard

S612DF

Barber Wood Road

S601LW

Winifred Street

S611AJ

Kimberworth Road

S611BE

Belmont Street

S611NR

Fellowsfield Way

S611PR

Wilding Way

S611TH

Andrews Place

S612AH

Hill View Road

S612DG

Barberwood Road

S612EN

Winterhill Road

S601TZ

Greasbrough Road

S611DY

Ferham Road

S601JT

Thornhill Edge

S601LU

Thames Street

S611AE

Kimberworth Road

S611PU

Churchfields

S611RY

Henley Grove Road

S612EF

Moorview

S611LJ

Wortley Road

S611RL

Park Street

S611SF

Mount Street

S612AL

Farm View Road

S612DD

Barberwood Road

S612JZ

Bennett Street

S611BS

Brinsworth Street

S611NN

Crane Drive

S611RE

Clough Road

S612EG

Hill Top Lane

S611ER

South Street

S611QF

Benton Way

S611QP

Manor Fields Close

S611SZ

Midland Road

S612PB

Pitt Street

S601LT

Fisher Close

S611EP

Church Street

S611JE

Ferham Close

S611PE

Manor Fields

S611RD

Clough Road

S612AJ

Hill View Road

S612ER

Hill Top Lane

S612EY

West Hill

S612JN

Meadowhall Road

S601EG

Masbrough Street

S601LG

North Street

S611NP

Alexandra Close

S611PP

The Motte

S611AH

Kimberworth Road

S611SD

Mount Street

S612JJ

Sopewell Road

S612LG

Richmond Road

S601JD

College Road

S611EY

Ewers Road

S611PT

Wilding Way

S611RU

Park Street

S611EZ

Ewers Road

S611NX

Digby Close

S611PX

Manor Approach

S611RS

Henley Grove Road

S611TF

Midland Road

S612JP

Grattan Street

S612LA

Pollard Street

S611AL

Ferham Park Avenue

S611EW

Church Street

S611PF

Manor Fields

S611PJ

Manor Fields

S611QB

Benton Way

S612BN

Hill View Road

S612EJ

Saxon Road

Data Sources

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