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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 126 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
126
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
69.54(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.58(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+20%)
Other theft
9.59(+44%)
Public order
8.87(0%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Swinton Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £480,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinton Rockingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£269,000£2,680
Flats2£152,500£1,879
Semi-Detached35£185,000£2,071
Terraced22£116,500£1,473

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

S648UG

Hawthorne Chase

S648JF

Horsefair Close

S648QN

St Johns Road

S648NS

Albert Street

S648RF

Fitzwilliam Street

S648BF

Hamilton Court

S648UN

Rig Drive

S648GE

Sidney Street

S648QA

Church Street

S648EF

Church Street

S648PX

Cliffefield Road

S648ED

Rockingham Road

S648UJ

Foxland Avenue

S648NR

Queen Street

S648NY

Colonel Ward Drive

S648QD

Foster's Close

S648QU

Thomas Street

S648ES

The Rise

S648XA

Yearling Chase

S648HU

Central Avenue

S648UH

Twyford Close

S648LU

Station Street

S648JL

Valley Road

S648BB

Crossland Street

S648EZ

The Croft

S648NT

Queen Street

S648RG

Fitzwilliam Street

S648GB

Cedar Close

S648UX

Blackamoor Road

S648AZ

North Street

S648QF

St Johns Road

S648PP

Station Street

S648QL

St Marys Crescent

S648HP

Rookery Road

S648QQ

Broome Avenue

S648DZ

Telson Close

S648NQ

Portland Street

S648DX

Romwood Avenue

S648PG

Queen Street

S648BD

Crossland Street

S648RQ

Milton Street

S648RE

Fitzwilliam Street

S648JJ

Broadway

S648QS

Thomas Street

S648EW

Racecourse Close

S648FH

Swinton Rockingham

S648GD

The Elms

S648GY

Swinton Rockingham

S648LZ

Queen Street

S648JS

Valley Road

S648NG

Queen Street

S648DP

Racecourse Road

S648NW

Queen Street

S648FE

Eagleton Gardens

S648UR

Warren Vale Road

S648PA

Cresswell Road

S648XB

The Stables

S648RJ

Temperance Street

S648EE

Rockingham Road

S648NJ

Reader Crescent

S648FJ

Swinton Rockingham

S648JG

Park Close

S648HJ

Brameld Road

S648QW

St Johns Road

S648DR

Racecourse Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.