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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sitwell is £49,890 per year. There are 5 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 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
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

Median price£234,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £272K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £234,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Sitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sitwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£415,000£272
Semi-Detached106£230,500£248
Terraced14£188,500£196
Flats7£165,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sitwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sitwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£109,000£157,250£135,000
2017£249,000£109,000£170,000£105,000
2018£260,000£200,000£175,000£156,750
2019£290,000£158,500£180,000£125,000
2020£300,000£157,000£180,000£120,500
2021£315,000£105,500£200,000£135,000
2022£347,500£110,000£220,000£162,500
2023£286,250£113,000£220,000£195,546
2024£307,500£111,250£220,000£165,000
2025£350,000£177,995£236,500£177,000
2026£380,000£167,500£210,000£231,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sitwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sitwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£138£162£189
2017£194£186£172£108
2018£208£206£184£160
2019£216£142£179£126
2020£243£190£187£128
2021£241£182£210£136
2022£266£186£234£189
2023£263£213£226£241
2024£268£213£238£204
2025£287£257£241£219
2026£272£205£257£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sitwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sitwell 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 Sitwell ward.

Local councillors

David Frank Fisher

Sitwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Mick Bower

Sitwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Paul Stewart Thorp

Sitwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative