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About

Sitwell ward lies in the south-eastern part of Rotherham, encompassing the residential areas of Whiston and Canklow. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with significant green spaces like Whiston Woods and the expansive Rother Valley Country Park forming its southern boundary. This park, created from reclaimed former mining land, provides a large lake and recreational facilities that define much of the ward's open character.

The area is primarily residential, with local services concentrated along main routes like Bawtry Road. Its history is deeply connected to the coal industry, with former colliery sites now largely integrated into the green belt. The ward's eastern edge is marked by the M1 motorway, a major transport corridor that shapes its perimeter. Community life focuses on local schools, parks, and the amenities of the nearby Rother Valley, which serves as a regional leisure destination.

Area overview

On average Sitwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sitwell is £49,891 per year. There are 7 schools in Sitwell: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sitwell is home to around 12,651 people, with a population density of about 1,005.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sitwell Population
12,651
Population density
1,005 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.19(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.81(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-39%)
Public order
4.98(-44%)
Vehicle crime
4.74(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,569
83.52%
Pakistani
1,102
8.71%
Other White
161
1.27%
Indian
148
1.17%
Other Asian
140
1.11%
Total population: 12,654

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,241
30.8%
No qualifications
1,850
17.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,848
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,523
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,003
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 10,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,437
46.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,836
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
7.67%
Social rents from council
371
7.06%
Other social rented
108
2.05%
Total households: 5,257

Property prices in Sitwell

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Sitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sitwell 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 Sitwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£360,000£2,985
Flats7£165,000£2,254
Semi-Detached110£230,000£2,636
Terraced18£166,500£2,025

10 years median price trend in Sitwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sitwell.

All postcodes in Sitwell

S603JB

Newman Road

S603JP

Redrock Road

S604JR

Wickersley Road

S604AU

Cotswold Crescent

S603JN

Redrock Road

S603LP

Maynard Road

S603NP

Broom Lane

S603LZ

Spinneyfield

S604NP

Spencer Court

S603FP

Coach House Lane

S604BX

East Bawtry Road

S604NE

Guilthwaite Hill

S604EG

Worry Goose Lane

S603JW

Redrock Road

S603BJ

Mair Court

S604AF

Cow Rakes Lane

S604EP

East Bawtry Road

S603AP

Moorgate Road

S603HU

Spinneyfield

S603PA

Stag Crescent

S653DE

Far Field Road

S604LP

Lathe Road

S604EH

Cowrakes Close

S603FB

Orchard Walk

S604DS

Sandringham Avenue

S653BU

Pearsons Close

S603NA

Melrose Grove

S604AJ

Spring Close

S653DU

Black Hill Road

S604ET

East Bawtry Road

S604HU

Brook Street

S603HW

Spinneyfield

S653DX

Ash Close

S604DL

Reresby Drive

S604ED

Birchall Avenue

S653BX

Allendale Road

S603NU

High Trees

S603HL

Garden Close

S603LA

Grange Road

S653EF

Gallow Tree Road

S603NT

Stag Lane

S604JH

Chaff Close

S653DY

Bank Top Road

S603NX

Stag Crescent

S604BW

Sitwell Park Road

S604LJ

Lathe Road

S604HR

Melrose Cottages

S603LX

East Bawtry Road

S603FH

Micklethwait Court

S603LT

East Bawtry Road

S604EF

Flat Lane

S653DB

Far Field Road

S604AY

Rhodes Drive

S653AE

Herringthorpe Grove

S653AS

Herringthorpe Lane

S604EZ

Bank View

S603JD

Newman Road

S603JQ

Parkson Road

S653AN

Dovedale Road

S604HL

Hill Side

S604BS

Francis Drive

S604JN

Wickersley Road

S604DT

Sandringham Avenue

S604JE

Church Hill

S604ES

East Bawtry Road

S603LU

East Bawtry Road

S604LH

East Bawtry Road

S604AD

Worry Goose Lane

S604AB

Worry Goose Lane

S603FA

Red House Way

S603HH

Lane End View

S603AS

Sitwell Drive

S604BA

Hunger Hill Road

S603HP

Spinney Close

S603FG

Coach House Lane

S604BT

Francis Crescent South

S604HJ

High Street

S604NH

Moorhouse Lane

S603NY

Stag Willow Close

S653DG

Woodland Way

S603HZ

Spinneyfield

S604AH

Hall Close Avenue

S603LD

Osbert Road

S603LW

Renishaw Avenue

S603BL

Rockingham Gardens

S604LE

Bentfield Avenue

S603BG

Whiston Grange

S604BL

Bent Lathes Avenue

S603EP

Broom Lane

S653AL

Woodall Road South

S604HA

Pleasley Road

S604DD

Upper Rye Close

S604EA

Westby Crescent

S653BE

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S653BW

Great Bank Road

S604LD

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S604DY

Dewhill Avenue

S604AN

Middlefields Drive

S604DN

Reresby Crescent

S603HE

Lynton Avenue

Data Sources

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