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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

S612LZ

Pembroke Street

S611JD

Wilton Court

S612NH

Jordan Crescent

S611EX

Dycott Road

S611LZ

Wortley Road

S612AY

Farm View Road

S612EQ

Hill Top Lane

S611PA

Crown Close

S601LL

Walter Street

S612AR

Keppel View Road

S601NA

Centenary Way

S612HB

West Hill

S611DT

Rosebery Street

S611DZ

Ferham Road

S611PJ

Manor Fields

S601LB

Tenter Street

S612LF

Richmond Road

S611HG

Kimberworth Road

S611SB

Mount Pleasant Road

S601QG

Field Way

S612BW

Webster Close

S611HW

Regent Street

S612HX

Meadowhall Road

S612AG

Grange View Road

S611RY

Henley Grove Road

S611SA

Kimberworth Road

S612LA

Pollard Street

S612JH

Hill Top Close

S601TZ

Greasbrough Road

S611EF

Sarah Street

S611PF

Manor Fields

S611RF

Clough Road

S612BS

Webster Crescent

S612HY

Winter Hill Lane

S611TP

Oates Close

S611QB

Benton Way

S612HF

West View Road

S601RF

Greasbrough Street

S612LQ

Thornton Street

S612LT

Claremont Street

S612NF

Meadow Bank Road

S611AN

Ferham Road

S611QD

Benton Way

S612BL

Farm View Road

S611EG

Hartington Close

S611RL

Park Street

S601LU

Thames Street

S612RA

Little Common Lane

S601FU

Rotherham West

Data Sources

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