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Swinton Rockingham

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About

Swinton Rockingham ward lies in the north of Rotherham, bordered by the River Don and the railway line. The area includes the residential communities of Swinton and Kilnhurst, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern estates. Its landscape is characterised by former industrial sites, now largely reclaimed, alongside local greenspaces and playing fields.

The ward's history is deeply connected to coal mining and pottery manufacturing, with the Swinton Pottery site being a notable local landmark. The high street serves as a community hub with independent shops and services. Regular public transport links the area to Rotherham town centre and surrounding districts, supporting daily commuting and local travel.

Area overview

On average Swinton Rockingham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swinton Rockingham is £41,873 per year. There are 4 schools in Swinton Rockingham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Swinton Rockingham is home to around 8,340 people, with a population density of about 2,341.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swinton Rockingham Population
8,340
Population density
2,341.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.87(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.94(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+31%)
Public order
9.83(+10%)
Other theft
9.35(+41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,022
96.18%
Other White
76
0.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.44%
African
36
0.43%
Pakistani
30
0.36%
Total population: 8,341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,607
23.27%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,540
22.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,197
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,153
16.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,905

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,357
36.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,047
28.12%
Social rents from council
680
18.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
392
10.53%
Other social rented
162
4.35%
Total households: 3,723

Property prices in Swinton Rockingham

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 in Swinton Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swinton Rockingham 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 Swinton Rockingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£275,000
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached31£195,000
Terraced20£115,000

10 years median price trend in Swinton Rockingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Rockingham.

All postcodes in Swinton Rockingham

S648QW

St Johns Road

S648GE

Sidney Street

S648NW

Queen Street

S648HL

Toll Bar Road

S648NJ

Reader Crescent

S637TP

Wath Wood Road

S648DT

Scorahs Lane

S648NT

Queen Street

S648RE

Fitzwilliam Street

S648EZ

The Croft

S648HQ

Broadway

S648HT

Central Avenue

S648HU

Central Avenue

S648HJ

Brameld Road

S648NX

St Michaels Avenue

S648HN

Highfield Road

S648UX

Blackamoor Road

S648FJ

Swinton Rockingham

S648GB

Cedar Close

S648NG

Queen Street

S648PF

Hatherley Road

S648AZ

North Street

S648PE

Hatherley Road

S648RQ

Milton Street

S648EB

Rockingham Road

S648NB

Crown Street

S648AY

Midland Road

S648NE

Queen Street

S648PU

Station Street

S648RG

Fitzwilliam Street

S648UD

The Larches

S648UH

Twyford Close

S648DW

Racecourse Road

S648HE

Broadway

S648HP

Rookery Road

S648QP

Goodwin Crescent

S648UT

Woodman Drive

S648XB

The Stables

S648BF

Hamilton Court

S648HR

Rookery Road

S648UR

Warren Vale Road

S648AU

Station Street

S648GA

Cedar Vale

S637TS

Flintway

S648ET

The Crescent

S648ND

King Street

S648NL

Edward Street

S648LZ

Queen Street

S648NH

Duke Street

S648QD

Foster's Close

S648DF

Low Golden Smithies

S648EU

The Green

S648LW

Queen Street

S648LX

Highcliffe Drive

S648NA

Queen Street

S648QA

Church Street

S648XA

Yearling Chase

S637TT

Beechwood Close

S648ED

Rockingham Road

S648HY

Rookery Road

S648PA

Cresswell Road

S648QS

Thomas Street

S648UL

Rig Drive

S648GY

Swinton Rockingham

S648PZ

Station Street

S648UN

Rig Drive

S648HS

Highfield Road

S648NN

Prince Street

S648PQ

Cliffe Bank

S648DQ

Church Street

S648HH

Toll Bar Road

S648UJ

Foxland Avenue

S648JL

Valley Road

S648BA

Wood Street

S648DX

Romwood Avenue

S648RF

Fitzwilliam Street

S648UY

Warren Vale

S648JW

East Avenue

S648PP

Station Street

S648QJ

St Johns Road

S648QT

Thomas Street

S648DG

Low Golden Smithies

S648DU

Darwynn Avenue

S648DZ

Telson Close

S648EA

Romwood Avenue

S648HB

Grange Road

S648JR

Valley Road

S648NS

Albert Street

S648QF

St Johns Road

S648QR

Goodwin Crescent

S648BD

Crossland Street

S648PG

Queen Street

S648LY

Charnwood Street

S648QB

Chapel Hill

S648EY

Brookside

S648HG

Broadway Close

S648RD

The Beeches

S648UG

Hawthorne Chase

S648DL

Golden Smithies Lane

S648DR

Racecourse Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.