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Thurcroft

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Thurcroft

About

Thurcroft is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Rotherham town centre and is bordered by the villages of Dinnington and Bramley. The area was historically linked to coal mining, with Thurcroft Colliery operating until its closure in 1991. Today, the former colliery site has been redeveloped into a mix of housing and green spaces.

The village has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and community facilities. Thurcroft is served by public transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Rotherham and nearby towns. The area features a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to newer developments. Surrounding farmland and open spaces provide a semi-rural feel, while remaining close to urban centres. The community has a strong local identity, with events often held at the village hall and recreational grounds.

Area overview

On average Thurcroft has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thurcroft is £35,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Thurcroft: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurcroft Population
7,489
Population density
559.4 per km²

Demographics

British
7,105
94.89%
Other White
120
1.6%
African
44
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.37%
Total population: 7,488

Housing

Owns outright
1,022
31.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,006
31.42%
Social rents from council
524
16.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
13.8%
Other social rented
106
3.31%
Total households: 3,202

Property prices in Thurcroft

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Thurcroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £640,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£286,250
Flats1£77,000
Semi-Detached25£170,000
Terraced24£125,000

10 years price trend in Thurcroft

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.