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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 53 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
53
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
24.11(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.62(-16%)
Public order
4.98(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.9(-42%)
Vehicle crime
4.43(-21%)
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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Sitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £790,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sitwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£330,000
Flats6£143,998
Semi-Detached90£235,000
Terraced17£155,000

10 years median price trend in Sitwell

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

All postcodes in Sitwell

S604DX

Saville Road

S604BL

Bent Lathes Avenue

S604HS

Hollowgate

S669JL

Morthen Hall Lane

S669JN

Morthen Cottages

S603NE

Stag Close

S604HF

The Pieces North

S603FL

Sitwell

S604JT

The Pieces North

S603NR

Stag Lane

S604HT

Alma Row

S603HX

Garden Crescent

S604EE

Saville Road

S603HF

Barrowby Road

S653AS

Herringthorpe Lane

S653BU

Pearsons Close

S603HZ

Spinneyfield

S603JJ

Middle Field Road

S603LR

East Bawtry Road

S603LU

East Bawtry Road

S603PT

Wickersley Road

S604EU

West Bawtry Road

S604JB

School Hill

S653AW

Dovedale Road

S603HT

Spinneyfield

S604AE

Royds Avenue

S604BX

East Bawtry Road

S604DH

Hind Road

S603BA

Moorgate Road

S603NA

Melrose Grove

S604AB

Worry Goose Lane

S604EH

Cowrakes Close

S653EA

Leedham Road

S604BP

Francis Crescent North

S604BT

Francis Crescent South

S604HR

Melrose Cottages

S603AP

Moorgate Road

S603AT

Green Lane

S603HE

Lynton Avenue

S603HS

Green Lane

S603JG

Shafton Road

S603LW

Renishaw Avenue

S603NX

Stag Crescent

S604BW

Sitwell Park Road

S604DR

Reresby Road

S604EX

Guilthwaite Crescent

S653DA

Dale Avenue

S603FG

Coach House Lane

S604BG

Greystones Road

S604JE

Church Hill

S604JL

Brecklands

S653DJ

Brookside

S603JW

Redrock Road

S603LJ

Weetwood Road

S604HB

Pleasley Road

S653BW

Great Bank Road

S653DX

Ash Close

S653ED

Elmhirst Drive

S604DU

Saville Road

S604LR

Lathe Road

S653BY

Allendale Road

S603AU

Kings Way

S603LT

East Bawtry Road

S603PA

Stag Crescent

S604EF

Flat Lane

S604NG

Morthen Lane

S603FB

Orchard Walk

S603LG

Hall Crescent

S604AY

Rhodes Drive

S604DT

Sandringham Avenue

S604HU

Brook Street

S604HW

Chapel Hill

S603AL

Kings Court

S603FA

Red House Way

S603JF

Newman Road

S653AF

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S603DZ

Woodfoot Road

S604EZ

Bank View

S604FB

Bartholomew Close

S604JA

Doles Lane

S604JG

Rectory Drive

S604JN

Wickersley Road

S653AR

Dovedale Road

S653AE

Herringthorpe Grove

S653DB

Far Field Road

S604AA

Worry Goose Lane

S604HP

Mill Hill

S604NA

West Bawtry Road

S653DD

Athron Drive

S603FP

Coach House Lane

S604AX

Cotswold Crescent

S604HL

Hill Side

S604JS

Wickersley Road

S653BX

Allendale Road

S653DH

Far Field Road

S653DU

Black Hill Road

S604AR

Fairbank View

S604DS

Sandringham Avenue

S604LH

East Bawtry Road

S604NQ

Moorhouse Lane

Data Sources

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