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Swinton Rockingham

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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

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

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 78 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£270,000
Flats2£112,500
Semi-Detached33£190,000
Terraced21£115,000

10 years median price trend in Swinton Rockingham

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.