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Swinton Rockingham

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Swinton Rockingham

About

Swinton Rockingham is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The area includes the town of Swinton and the nearby village of Rockingham. It is located near the River Don and has a mix of residential and industrial spaces. The ward has good transport links, with the A6022 road running through it and Swinton railway station providing connections to Rotherham and Doncaster.

The area features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Swinton Fitzwilliam Park. Historically, Swinton was known for its pottery industry, while Rockingham has ties to coal mining. The ward has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to newer developments. Swinton Rockingham is part of the wider Rotherham borough, with a community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Swinton Rockingham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swinton Rockingham is £32,938 per year. There are 4 schools in Swinton Rockingham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Swinton Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £460,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£286,500
Flats4£121,000
Semi-Detached32£197,500
Terraced16£112,500

10 years price trend in Swinton Rockingham

All postcodes in Swinton Rockingham

S648QL

Foster's Close

S648DE

Far Golden Smithies

S648DY

Highmill Avenue

S648LS

Poplar Grove

S648PX

Cliffefield Road

S648QW

Foster's Close

S648XD

Paddock Croft

S637TR

Flintway

S648BB

Crossland Street

S648NQ

Portland Street

S648NU

Bower Road

S648PB

Cresswell Road

S648UU

Warren Vale

S637TW

Wath Wood Road

S648EX

Brookside

S648GE

Poplar Grove

S648HX

Central Avenue

S648JP

South Avenue

S648QQ

Broome Avenue

S637TU

Boyd Road

S648EW

Wath upon Dearne

S648JS

Valley Road

S648LT

Colonel Ward Drive

S648QE

Church Close

S648QH

Thomas Street

S648QU

Thomas Street

S648EG

Fitzwilliam Street

S648HW

Griffin Road

S648NW

Queen Street

S648JN

East Avenue

S648LE

Highcliffe Court

S648LU

Swinton North

S648NF

Queen Street

S648QN

Foster's Close

S648FE

Eagleton Gardens

S648HF

Broadway

S648PT

Wortley Avenue

S648PD

Smithies Road

S648DS

Racecourse Road

S648ER

The Rise

S648UW

Wath Wood Drive

S648DH

St Margaret's Drive

S648EQ

Foster's Close

S648JF

Horsefair Close

S648RJ

Horsefair Close

S648DP

Racecourse Road

S648EF

Birch Court

S648JJ

Broadway

S648LR

Highcliffe Drive

S648NP

Queen Street

S637TN

Flintway

S648DD

Far Golden Smithies

S648DJ

St George's Avenue

S648JG

Park Close

S648JH

Highfield Road

S648PW

Swinton North

S648QG

Storey Street

S648UP

Warren Vale Road

S648EE

Racecourse Road

S648ES

The Rise

S648HD

Broadway

S648NJ

Reader Crescent

S648NR

Queen Street
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Data Sources

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