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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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Sitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 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
Detached23£350,000
Flats7£175,000
Semi-Detached103£225,000
Terraced15£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

S653AX

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S603JD

Newman Road

S603NN

Broom Lane

S604BD

Hungerhill Lane

S604HX

Well Lane

S604LA

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S604NN

Moorhouse Close

S603JA

Newman Court

S603LN

Grange Road

S604AJ

Spring Close

S604HD

Pleasley Road

S604HG

The Pieces South

S603BG

Whiston Grange

S604AF

Cow Rakes Lane

S604BB

Hunger Hill Road

S604DJ

Reresby Road

S604EB

Birchall Avenue

S604EW

East Bawtry Road

S653AH

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S653BZ

Dale Road

S653DQ

The Gorse

S653JQ

Brecks Lane

S603HW

Spinneyfield

S603JN

Redrock Road

S603JQ

Parkson Road

S603NU

High Trees

S604AP

Middlefields Drive

S604DN

Reresby Crescent

S604HZ

Sorrelsykes Close

S604JX

Whiston Green

S604LL

Lathe Road

S604LS

Lathe Road

S653AJ

Dovedale Road

S604BW

Sitwell Park Road

S604HE

Chaff Close

S604EA

Westby Crescent

S604BY

Shrogswood Road

S604LN

Lathe Road

S604JE

Church Hill

S603LR

East Bawtry Road

S603NY

Stag Willow Close

S653BE

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S603HH

Lane End View

S603JH

Middle Field Road

S604AZ

Cottam Close

S604BA

Hunger Hill Road

S604DF

Blyth Close

S604DY

Dewhill Avenue

S604DZ

Saville Road

S604LD

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S653EE

Gallow Tree Road

S669JH

York Lane

S603HY

Garden Walk

S603JZ

Island Close

S603LS

East Bawtry Road

S604NH

Moorhouse Lane

S603HU

Spinneyfield

S603LB

Grange Road

S603LZ

Spinneyfield

S603PB

Havercroft Road

S604AT

Cow Rakes Lane

S604JJ

Whiston Vale

S604LQ

East Bawtry Road

S604NF

Upper Whiston Lane

S604NP

Spencer Court

S603EP

Broom Lane

S603JE

Newman Road

S604BS

Francis Drive

S604DB

Greystones Road

S604EG

Worry Goose Lane

S604NS

Upper Whiston Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.