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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

S669JN

Morthen Cottages

S604BP

Francis Crescent North

S604HP

Mill Hill

S653AH

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S604NR

Spencer Green

S604HF

The Pieces North

S603HT

Spinneyfield

S604JB

School Hill

S603HR

Lane End Road

S604BJ

Howlett Close

S603HY

Garden Walk

S653AD

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S604EY

Barfield Avenue

S604AS

Hall Close Avenue

S603LN

Grange Road

S604HS

Hollowgate

S603LL

Grange Road

S604JS

Wickersley Road

S604NG

Morthen Lane

S604LN

Lathe Road

S603FQ

Foundry Walk

S603NN

Broom Lane

S603JE

Newman Road

S653BS

Gough Close

S653DZ

Jubb Close

S603AU

Kings Way

S603DZ

Woodfoot Road

S604DQ

Norbrook Way

S603NW

Broom Lane

S603HS

Green Lane

S603HX

Garden Crescent

S603LQ

Hall Crescent

S604LQ

East Bawtry Road

S603AL

Kings Court

S604BN

Bent Lathes Avenue

S603PB

Havercroft Road

S603FD

Sitwell Court

S604JP

Wickersley Road

S653DA

Dale Avenue

S653DD

Athron Drive

S604AP

Middlefields Drive

S604LW

Lathe Road

S604HN

High Street

S604AW

Moorlands Crescent

S604LB

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S603BF

Kings Gate

S604LS

Lathe Road

S603AY

Sitwell Grove

S653JQ

Brecks Lane

S604HY

Turner Lane

S604NS

Upper Whiston Close

S604AR

Fairbank View

S603LG

Hall Crescent

S653ED

Elmhirst Drive

S653AX

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S604JQ

Meadowcroft Close

S653AJ

Dovedale Road

S653AF

Herringthorpe Valley Road

S604DG

Mill Dyke Close

S603AT

Green Lane

S604NN

Moorhouse Close

S604DX

Saville Road

S604BY

Shrogswood Road

S604JW

Wickersley Road

S604DF

Blyth Close

S604BB

Hunger Hill Road

S604HB

Pleasley Road

S604EX

Guilthwaite Crescent

S603JZ

Island Close

S604JD

The Green

S604HD

Pleasley Road

Data Sources

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