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Swallownest & Wales

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Swallownest & Wales

About

Swallownest & Wales is a residential area in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and a few small businesses along Sheffield Road. The area is close to Rother Valley Country Park, which offers walking trails and water activities.

Wales, a smaller village within the area, has a more rural feel with some farmland and open spaces. The M1 motorway runs nearby, providing easy access to Sheffield and other parts of South Yorkshire. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Rotherham town centre and Sheffield. The area has several schools and community facilities, serving its predominantly working-class population.

Area overview

On average Swallownest & Wales has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swallownest & Wales is £42,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Swallownest & Wales: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swallownest & Wales Population
7,061
Population density
690.5 per km²

Demographics

British
6,659
94.32%
Other White
85
1.2%
Chinese
41
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.47%
Total population: 7,060

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,174
39.77%
Owns outright
1,141
38.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
304
10.3%
Social rents from council
228
7.72%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.37%
Total households: 2,952

Property prices in Swallownest & Wales

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Swallownest & Wales area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £587,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£360,000
Flats5£125,000
Semi-Detached31£197,000
Terraced11£159,000

10 years price trend in Swallownest & Wales

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.