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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

S612BF

High Street

S612AT

Keppel View Road

S612JS

Richmond Road

S612RA

Little Common Lane

S611EW

Church Street

S601RJ

Greasbrough Road

S601HF

Station Road

S601RF

Greasbrough Street

S611HL

Regent Street

S611LD

Bradgate Road

S611PW

The Motte

S611PY

Manor Approach

S611PZ

Manor Approach

S612HJ

Whitley View Road

S612HQ

Concord View Road

S601HG

St Bede's Road

S611DQ

Psalters Lane

S601EZ

St John's Avenue

S601JH

Station Road

S611AB

Kimberworth Road

S611AG

Devonshire Street

S611DS

Rosebery Street

S611PH

Wilding Close

S611QD

Benton Way

S611RH

Sandal Court

S611RZ

Henley Grove Road

S611TP

Oates Close

S612AX

Grange View Road

S612BE

High Street

S612BL

Farm View Road

S612DX

Meadow Bank Road

S612JD

Meadowhall Road

S611JN

Fellowsfield Way

S601EH

Armer Street

S611EB

Meadow Street

S611EJ

Hartington Close

S611TS

Clough Green

S612NQ

Meadow Bank Road

S612NR

Deepdale Road

S601EQ

John Street

S612DL

Blackburn Lane

S601JX

Brown Street

S601LH

Hope Street

S611EN

Church Street

S611HQ

Charnwood Grove

S611QA

Manor Approach

S612BH

High Street

S612BS

Webster Crescent

S611EF

Sarah Street

Data Sources

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