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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

S604EW

East Bawtry Road

S603JL

Redrock Road

S604AZ

Cottam Close

S604NF

Upper Whiston Lane

S604DP

Reresby Road

S653DJ

Brookside

S604HX

Well Lane

S604AQ

Park Avenue

S604BQ

Furnival Way

S603JG

Shafton Road

S604DB

Greystones Road

S604LF

East Bawtry Road

S653EE

Gallow Tree Road

S653DH

Far Field Road

S604DE

Stringers Croft

S604BG

Greystones Road

S604DJ

Reresby Road

S604DU

Saville Road

S604BH

Greystones Road

S604DZ

Saville Road

S604AT

Cow Rakes Lane

S603JA

Newman Court

S604JT

The Pieces North

S653DQ

The Gorse

S604BE

Rye Bank

S604HH

High Street

S604HG

The Pieces South

S603NE

Stag Close

S653BZ

Dale Road

S653EB

Leedham Road

S604JX

Whiston Green

S603JF

Newman Road

S653AT

Woodall Road

S604BD

Hungerhill Lane

S604DH

Hind Road

S604LR

Lathe Road

S604AG

Hall Close Avenue

S604EE

Saville Road

S604NL

Royds Moor

S604BZ

Sheep Cote Road

S604FB

Bartholomew Close

S603BD

Moorgate Road

S653AR

Dovedale Road

S603NS

Broom Drive

S603LB

Grange Road

S604HE

Chaff Close

S604EJ

Whiston Brook View

S604JL

Brecklands

S603AX

Sitwell

S653DF

Woodland Way

S669JH

York Lane

S603LS

East Bawtry Road

S603LY

Spinneyfield

S604HQ

Pleasley Road

S603LH

Grange Road

S604BU

East Bawtry Road

S603BB

Spinneyfield

S604DW

Reresby Crescent

S604LL

Lathe Road

S603FL

Sitwell

S604AL

Manor Drive

S603BA

Moorgate Road

S603LF

Renishaw Avenue

S603EQ

Woodlands

S604EU

West Bawtry Road

S604LA

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S603JY

Acres View

S653BT

Great Bank Road

S669JL

Morthen Hall Lane

S604ER

Leasegate Road

S603LE

Osbert Road

S604HT

Alma Row

S604JJ

Whiston Vale

S603PT

Wickersley Road

S603LJ

Weetwood Road

S603NR

Stag Lane

S604NA

West Bawtry Road

S653EA

Leedham Road

S653BY

Allendale Road

S653BP

Great Bank Road

S604DR

Reresby Road

S653AW

Dovedale Road

S603HF

Barrowby Road

S604EN

Sitwell View

S604AA

Worry Goose Lane

S604HW

Chapel Hill

S604HZ

Sorrelsykes Close

S653DL

Brookside

S604DA

Sheep Cote Road

S604LG

East Bawtry Road

S604NQ

Moorhouse Lane

S604JA

Doles Lane

S603JH

Middle Field Road

S653AU

Herringthorpe Lane

S604AX

Cotswold Crescent

S604EB

Birchall Avenue

S604AE

Royds Avenue

S603JJ

Middle Field Road

S603LR

East Bawtry Road

S604JG

Rectory Drive

Data Sources

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