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Rotherham West

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Crime
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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, roughly 2.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 7 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

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £210K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£220,000£239
Semi-Detached54£180,000£209
Terraced61£100,000£124
Flats6£76,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,500£81,500£128,475£58,000
2017£142,500£69,950£109,975£60,000
2018£150,500£85,000£124,950£68,000
2019£182,500£76,000£128,000£67,000
2020£195,000£70,000£129,250£60,000
2021£180,995£71,000£133,500£85,000
2022£186,250£88,500£153,000£90,000
2023£256,500£79,250£168,000£84,000
2024£220,000£76,500£157,000£90,000
2025£222,500£81,000£170,000£98,000
2026£215,000£92,500£192,500£94,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£121£141£85
2017£170£123£133£70
2018£175£133£142£84
2019£180£133£141£82
2020£187£125£164£69
2021£177£131£165£103
2022£227£130£170£111
2023£251£153£192£103
2024£236£155£200£124
2025£231£128£202£130
2026£239£140£229£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rotherham West ward.

Local councillors

Cameron McKiernan

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Eve Rose Keenan

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Ian Paul Jones

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent