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Thurcroft & Wickersley South

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About

Thurcroft & Wickersley South is a primarily residential ward on the southern edge of Rotherham. The area encompasses the former mining village of Thurcroft and the southern suburbs of the larger Wickersley settlement. Housing is a mix of interwar and post-war terraces, semis, and more recent developments, with local retail concentrated along Bawtry Road. The landscape is characterised by open farmland and green spaces bordering the urban areas, including Thurcroft Hall Park.

A notable local feature is the preserved headstock and winding wheel of the former Thurcroft Colliery, which ceased production in 1991. This industrial heritage site stands as a central landmark. The ward is served by several schools and community facilities, with transport links provided by the A631. Land to the south is largely agricultural, marking the transition from town to countryside.

Area overview

On average Thurcroft & Wickersley South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thurcroft & Wickersley South is £48,722 per year. There are 4 schools in Thurcroft & Wickersley South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thurcroft & Wickersley South is home to around 10,034 people, with a population density of about 805.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurcroft & Wickersley South Population
10,034
Population density
805.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.81(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.41(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.36(+44%)
Public order
8.57(-3%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(+52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,467
94.32%
Other White
143
1.42%
Pakistani
69
0.69%
Indian
59
0.59%
African
56
0.56%
Total population: 10,037

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,165
26.72%
No qualifications
1,730
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,426
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,220
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
847
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,665
38.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,377
31.74%
Social rents from council
557
12.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
486
11.2%
Other social rented
119
2.74%
Total households: 4,339

Property prices in Thurcroft & Wickersley South

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £280K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Thurcroft & Wickersley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thurcroft & Wickersley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£297,500£301
Semi-Detached64£185,000£197
Flats12£166,500£252
Terraced19£148,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thurcroft & Wickersley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurcroft & Wickersley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,995£162,499£125,250£93,000
2017£209,995£133,499£138,950£85,000
2018£310,000£137,500£125,000£105,000
2019£316,498£169,000£124,750£70,000
2020£285,000£170,000£135,000£90,000
2021£364,995£175,000£148,000£89,000
2022£378,998£147,500£172,500£118,500
2023£497,000£181,500£130,000£120,000
2024£285,000£175,000£184,500£125,000
2025£395,000£191,000£183,750£130,000
2026£280,000£120,000£182,500£156,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurcroft & Wickersley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thurcroft & Wickersley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£266£138£90
2017£186£217£146£90
2018£246£214£131£112
2019£237£237£133£86
2020£266£213£177£94
2021£281£236£160£113
2022£311£278£180£168
2023£318£283£150£153
2024£251£247£215£159
2025£312£242£205£153
2026£257£202£188£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thurcroft & Wickersley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thurcroft & Wickersley South 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 Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward.

Local councillors

Thomas Ryan Collingham

Thurcroft & Wickersley South - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Zachary Aron Collingham

Thurcroft & Wickersley South - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Thurcroft & Wickersley South

Is Thurcroft & Wickersley South safe?

Thurcroft & Wickersley South records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Thurcroft & Wickersley South?

The median sale price in Thurcroft & Wickersley South is £215,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Thurcroft & Wickersley South?

Thurcroft & Wickersley South has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Thurcroft & Wickersley South?

Thurcroft & Wickersley South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Thurcroft & Wickersley South sits around rank 14,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Thurcroft & Wickersley South?

The average household income in Thurcroft & Wickersley South is around £48,722 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Thurcroft & Wickersley South?

Thurcroft & Wickersley South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Thomas Ryan Collingham (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Zachary Aron Collingham (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Thurcroft & Wickersley South

S669NW

Locksley Drive

S669EZ

Oak Grove

S661JX

Wood Lane

S669AS

Brampton Road

S661FR

Aldam Chase

S669LR

The Crescent

S661JG

Bawtry Road

S669DF

Recreation Avenue

S669HE

Katherine Road

S669EN

Green Arbour Road

S661BS

Three Bells Close

S661NQ

The Crofts

S661BN

Melhaven Way

S661AT

Moorlands

S669LQ

South Street

S669DA

Green Arbour Road

S669PE

Elgitha Drive

S669PL

Ulrica Drive

S669AE

New Orchard Lane

S661DE

Dapple Grove

S669EJ

Green Arbour Road

S669EW

Acre Close

S669DY

Lime Tree Avenue

S661JS

Goose Lane

S669FF

Levett Drive

S661JJ

Bawtry Road

S661YN

Church View

S661JN

Goose Lane

S669FA

Elmore Street

S669PN

St Withold Avenue

S669DW

Laughton Road

S669FS

Brook Fold

S661AR

Bawtry Road

S669AW

Colliery Villas

S669AB

New Orchard Lane

S669HF

Katherine Road

S661FF

Pinchfield Holt

S669NG

Brampton Avenue

S669PG

St Withold Avenue

S669HW

Katherine Road

S661FA

Minden Close

S669NP

Locksley Drive

S661DW

Gorseland Court

S669BE

Brampton Road

S669LB

Katherine Street

S661BT

Cutlers Walk

S661GB

The Pines

S669HU

Kingsforth Road

S661JY

Bawtry Road

S669LP

Laughton Road

S669LN

Sandy Lane

S661AY

The Orchard

S661UL

Long Meadows

S661BA

Churchfield Drive

S669BD

Brampton Road

S661NY

Pinchmill Hollow

S661EB

Nethermoor Drive

S669BT

Kingdom Close

S661FB

Woodside Court

S669NX

Cedric Crescent

S251XZ

Thurcroft & Wickersley South

S669FW

Thurcroft & Wickersley South

S669PX

Ivanhoe Road

S669PF

St Withold Avenue

S669LZ

Riddings Close

S669LD

South Street

S669NQ

Templar Close

S661AS

Moorlands

S661LA

Brecon Rise

S669FD

Harvest Avenue

S661AU

Companions Close

S669FJ

Beckwith Grove

S669EL

Green Arbour Road

S669BF

Moorhouse Drive

S669EG

Ivanhoe Road

S661ED

Newhall Avenue

S661EQ

Springvale Close

S661EH

Gillott Lane

S661BQ

The Gorse

S669BG

Toad Lane

S661DB

Weald Gardens

S669AN

Woodhouse Green

S669PD

Elgitha Drive

S669FG

Marrian Avenue

S669DL

School Road

S661AL

Holling Moor Lane

S661AH

Bawtry Road

S669HJ

John Street

S669LY

Green Arbour Road

S669JQ

Morthen Lane

S661EX

Gill Close

S661BF

Gillott Dell

S669HB

Peter Street

S661FD

Pinchfield Lane

S669AZ

Brampton Road

S661EW

Sitwell Terrace

S669PR

Rotherwood Crescent

S669BU

Autumn Close

S669PS

Aymer Drive

S669DZ

Sawn Moor Road