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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Thurcroft & Wickersley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thurcroft & Wickersley South 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 Thurcroft & Wickersley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached42£365,050£3,384
Flats14£180,000£2,707
Semi-Detached60£189,000£2,219
Terraced18£134,750£1,634

10 years median price trend in Thurcroft & Wickersley South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurcroft & Wickersley South.

All postcodes in Thurcroft & Wickersley South

S669FR

Levett Court

S669FE

Bluebell Lane

S661AP

Yates Close

S669QA

Ivanhoe Road

S669QJ

Gurth Drive

S669PQ

Abbotsford Drive

S661JB

Goose Court

S669DU

Arbour Drive

S661JR

Holly Mount

S669PZ

Ivanhoe Road

S669QQ

Zamor Crescent

S669NY

Cedric Court

S669JY

Steadfolds Close

S669HP

Katherine Road

S669NF

Brampton Avenue

S661BW

Weavers Chase

S661AE

Fairways

S669LW

Laughton Road

S662BD

Patterdale Grove

S661JL

Bawtry Road

S661ET

Moss Close

S669AD

New Orchard Lane

S661AQ

Air Mount Close

S661BL

Companions Close

S669JZ

Steadfolds Rise

S661DD

Tree Hollow Place

S669DE

School Road

S669JB

Morthen Road

S661JH

Orchard Wells

S661EY

Woodland Close

S661EJ

Quarry Field Lane

S669HA

Katherine Road

S661JZ

Almond Glade

S669DT

Laughton Road

S669AJ

Woodhouse Green

S669FB

Friends Close

S669QB

Ivanhoe Road

S669NL

Central Drive

S669DJ

Sawn Moor Avenue

S661GA

Quarry Fields

S661FQ

Lilac Farm Close

S669LT

Steadfolds Lane

S661ES

Church Lane

S669ES

Melrose Close

S669LA

Green Arbour Road

S669BP

Laughton Road

S669PJ

St Withold Avenue

S669JG

Green Lane

S669ER

Thurcroft Industrial Estate

S661NN

Matthews Drive

S669DS

Laughton Road

S669QL

St Edmunds Avenue

S669NS

Locksley Drive

S669DG

Waverley Avenue

S669JA

Brampton Road

S661EG

Morthen Road

S661FJ

Hall Croft

S669ND

Brampton Meadows

S661EL

Fern Hollow

S669EH

Gurth Drive

S661YA

Grange Mews

S662AA

Wickersley Court

S669DX

Sawn Moor Avenue

S669PU

Aymer Drive

S669QH

Zamor Crescent

S669DQ

Sawn Moor Avenue

S669BZ

Arbour Crescent

S669QE

Guilbert Avenue

S661FH

Bramble Close

S661DZ

Moat Lane

S669HN

Chapel Close

S669NJ

Cross Street

S669AH

Woodhouse Green

S669HT

Rowena Drive

S661GL

Morthen Gardens

S661BE

Churchfield Drive

S661FN

Welbeck Mews

S604NJ

Pinch Mill Lane

S669EB

Green Arbour Road

S661EF

Sandy Flat Lane

S669LS

Crescent End

S661EU

Morthen Road

S669BQ

Pennyhill Lane

S669ED

Green Arbour Road

S669AA

Sandy Lane

S661FE

Pinchfield Court

S661AF

Briar Court

S669HL

Katherine Court

S669BJ

Long Road

S669DN

Laughton Road

S661JU

Dene Close

S669LU

Thurbrook Gardens

S669EF

Ivanhoe Road

S669EP

Sycamore Drive

S669NU

Locksley Drive

S669AG

Osbert Drive

S661DR

Sorby Way

S669FU

Thurcroft & Wickersley South

S669FP

Lyle Mews

S669HG

Charles Street

Data Sources

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