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Thorpe Hesley

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About

Thorpe Hesley sits on the western edge of Rotherham, bordering the green belt and South Yorkshire's woodland. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from older stone properties to more modern developments. Its position provides direct access to local countryside, including the wooded slopes of Wentworth.

The village retains a distinct centre with a church, a primary school, and local shops. A notable local landmark is the historic Thorpe Hesley low lighthouse, a former coal mining beacon that now stands as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Thorpe Hesley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorpe Hesley is £54,783 per year. There are 2 schools in Thorpe Hesley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thorpe Hesley is home to around 6,666 people, with a population density of about 240.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorpe Hesley Population
6,666
Population density
240.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.85(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.8(-22%)
Vehicle crime
6.9(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-40%)
Burglary
4.35(-15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,464
96.97%
Other White
27
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.39%
Irish
22
0.33%
Total population: 6,666

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,740
30.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,086
18.87%
No qualifications
933
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
879
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
536
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,754

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,331
44.63%
Owns with a mortgage
943
31.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
355
11.9%
Social rents from council
177
5.94%
Other social rented
99
3.32%
Total households: 2,982

Property prices in Thorpe Hesley

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Thorpe Hesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Hesley 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 Thorpe Hesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£390,000
Flats1£137,000
Semi-Detached33£186,000
Terraced17£170,000

10 years median price trend in Thorpe Hesley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hesley.

All postcodes in Thorpe Hesley

S636HD

Hoober Hall Lane

S612QU

Windsor Road

S612FE

Fitzwilliam Way

S627UR

Occupation Road

S612RY

Thorpe Street

S612SL

Chapelfield Mount

S612SP

Chapelfield Road

S612UL

Dunlin Close

S627TT

The Barrow

S748AU

Royds Lane

S612PF

Bittern View

S612QQ

Sough Hall Avenue

S612UE

Martin Rise

S612TF

Thorntree Close

S612UR

Oaken Wood Close

S612FP

Kirkstead Lane

S612SW

Admirals Crest

S627TA

Friers Croft

S627UE

The Croft

S612FH

Milton Drive

S627SA

America Lane

S612QT

Wentworth Close

S612UN

Sandpiper Road

S612XU

Alder Chase

S612FL

Flitcroft

S612RN

Chapelfield Lane

S612UD

Raven Drive

S627UD

Harley Road

S352UA

Sheffield Road

S612FA

Earls Paddock

S612FG

Aldwark Close

S612FQ

Eldertree Court

S612QR

New Street

S627TP

Barrowfield Lane

S627UF

Occupation Road

S612TU

Kingfisher Rise

S612XX

Scholes Field Close

S627RZ

Back Lane

S612PN

Upper Wortley Road

S612QG

Sough Hall Avenue

S612TY

Plover Croft

S612PU

Hesley Lane

S627UN

Hoober

S352AA

Sheffield Road

S612SN

Chapelfield Drive

S636HB

Hoober

S612TE

Thorntree Road

S612UW

Sheldrake Close

S627UU

Coppice Lane

S627TZ

Ashes Lane

S612TB

Brook Hill

S612TR

Linnet Mount

S612SG

Grange Lane

S612UG

Kirkcroft Avenue

S627SB

Angel Lane

S612NY

Willowdale Rise

S612PZ

Brook Hill

S612SX

Keppel Drive

S627SG

Linthwaite Lane

S627TR

Mill Lane

S612UF

Thorpefield Drive

S612PH

Windmill Court

S612QZ

The Grange

S612SF

Lodge Lane

S612PJ

Brook Court

S612UB

Nightingale Croft

S612RW

Thornwell Lane

S612TH

Birchtree Road

S627SD

Coaley Lane

S612SR

Keppel Heights

S612QB

Hill Side

S612QL

Sough Hall Crescent

S612RJ

Wentworth Road

S612RU

Barnsley Road

S612FJ

Clarell Walk

S612QY

Hesley Grange

S612UJ

Swift Rise

S627SE

Coaley Lane

S627TY

Ashes Lane

S612RD

Scholes Green

S627TN

Main Street

S612FN

Rockingham Place

S612QE

Brook Hill

S612TD

Newton Place

S627RG

Daniel Lane

S627US

Hoodhill Road

S612UX

Flanders Court

S627SF

Street Lane

S627TX

Church Field Lane

S612QJ

Sough Hall Avenue

S612QX

Wentworth Place

S612RH

Wentworth Road

S612SA

Thorpe Street

S359YA

Rainstorth

S612RR

Barnsley Road

S612QS

Windsor Road

S612TJ

Elmtree Road

S612SU

Louden Road

S612TP

Chapelfield Crescent

S627UL

Dike Hill

Data Sources

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