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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

S648GD

The Elms

S648JQ

Park Road

S648HA

Crossway

S648NY

Colonel Ward Drive

S648QL

St Marys Crescent

S648DY

Highmill Avenue

S648LS

Poplar Grove

S648PX

Cliffefield Road

S648DE

Far Golden Smithies

S648XD

Paddock Croft

S648BB

Crossland Street

S648NQ

Portland Street

S637TR

Flintway

S648NU

Bower Road

S648PB

Cresswell Road

S648UU

Warren Vale Road

S648JP

South Avenue

S648QQ

Broome Avenue

S637TW

Wath Wood Road

S648EX

The Lea

S648HX

Church View

S637TU

Boyd Road

S648EW

Racecourse Close

S648JS

Valley Road

S648QH

Thomas Street

S648LT

Sidney Street

S648QE

Church Close

S648QU

Thomas Street

S648EG

Church Street

S648FL

Swinton Rockingham

S648HW

Griffin Road

S648LU

Station Street

S648NF

Queen Street

S648QN

St Johns Road

S648JN

East Avenue

S648LE

Highcliffe Court

S648FH

Swinton Rockingham

S648HF

Broadway

S648PT

Wortley Avenue

S648FE

Eagleton Gardens

S648PD

Smithies Road

S648UW

Wath Wood Drive

S648DH

St Margarets Drive

S648JF

Horsefair Close

S648DS

Racecourse Road

S648ER

Woodlands Crescent

S648EQ

Milton Street

S648RJ

Temperance Street

S648DP

Racecourse Road

S648EF

Church Street

S648JJ

Broadway

S648LR

Highcliffe Drive

S648NP

Queens Avenue

S637TN

Wath Wood Road

S648DD

Far Golden Smithies

S648JG

Park Close

S648PW

Swinton Rockingham

S648QG

Storey Street

S648UP

Warren Vale Road

S648DJ

St Georges Avenue

S648JH

Park Road

S648HD

Broadway

S648EE

Rockingham Road

S648ES

The Rise

S648NR

Queen Street

Data Sources

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