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.
On average Swallownest & Wales has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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).
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Swallownest & Wales area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £587,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £197,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £122,500 |
10 years price trend in Swallownest & Wales
S265QT
Limetree Avenue
S265UA
Orchard Croft
S262EN
Wentworth Avenue
S262ET
Marlborough Rise
S264NF
Bedale Close
S264PA
Collingham Road
S264SQ
Holly Terrace
S265NA
Green Oak Drive
S265RU
Lodge Hill Drive
S262EL
Welbeck Drive
S262GL
Eagle View
S264RY
Orchard Lea Drive
S264SH
Kingfisher Grove
S264UR
Park Street
S265RP
Cricket Field Lane
S266RJ
Wesley Road
S264SL
Beech Way
S264UN
Park Hill
S265PD
Beeches Road
S265QL
Swallownest & Wales
S264NQ
Skipton Road
S264NW
Collingham Road
S265AB
Old Coach Road
S266NH
Ivanhoe Avenue
S264NG
Knaresborough Close
S264NN
Ripon Way
S264UL
Park Drive
S265QH
School Road
S262DZ
Duckham Drive
S262GW
Fairfields Way
S262GX
Pigeon Bridge Way
S264ST
Aysgarth Rise
S265PE
Cherry Tree Road
S264NR
Pickering Crescent
S264QA
Alpina Way
S264UP
Park Street
S265LN
Chestnut Avenue
S265NF
Highmoor Avenue
S266RD
Wales Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.