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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, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 21% 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 £41,879 per year. There are 3 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
21%
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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £240K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Swinton Rockingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinton Rockingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£280,000£235
Semi-Detached38£183,750£199
Flats1£150,000£162
Terraced25£115,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinton Rockingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Rockingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,000£58,000£107,000£88,000
2017£214,500£63,750£119,950£81,000
2018£200,000£64,250£130,000£87,000
2019£207,500£129,000£135,000£90,000
2020£197,000£137,500£132,500£75,000
2021£250,000£87,000£151,500£100,000
2022£295,000£130,000£161,000£105,000
2023£302,500£110,000£185,000£95,000
2024£277,500£92,500£169,500£110,000
2025£264,000£150,000£182,500£112,500
2026£300,000£186,250£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Rockingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton Rockingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£82£114£100
2017£175£102£128£97
2018£187£117£134£95
2019£200£145£148£102
2020£188£167£145£90
2021£202£159£162£119
2022£238£162£183£126
2023£214£171£191£120
2024£233£127£175£142
2025£245£162£193£133
2026£211£192£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton Rockingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swinton Rockingham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Swinton Rockingham ward.

Local councillors

Chris Read

Swinton Rockingham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Gina Monk

Swinton Rockingham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party