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About

Wales ward lies on the western edge of Rotherham, bordering the South Yorkshire countryside. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and older properties. It contains the separate village of Kiveton Park, which has its own local facilities and historical mining identity. The ward is traversed by the Sheffield to Lincoln railway line, with Kiveton Park station providing a direct connection.

The landscape is characterised by green spaces, including Kiveton Community Woodland and Wales Millennium Park. These areas offer walking routes and recreational grounds on former colliery sites. The local economy is supported by several industrial units located off the A618. Community life centres around local schools, sports clubs, and the annual Kiveton Park Country Fair.

Area overview

On average Wales has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wales is £49,887 per year. There are 5 schools in Wales: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wales is home to around 9,435 people, with a population density of about 417.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wales Population
9,435
Population density
417.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.13(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.2(-1%)
Public order
6.68(-24%)
Vehicle crime
5.41(-4%)
Burglary
5.19(+2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,984
95.25%
Other White
134
1.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.39%
African
33
0.35%
Total population: 9,432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,956
25.38%
No qualifications
1,526
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,424
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,225
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
870
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 7,706

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,411
34.75%
Owns outright
1,377
33.91%
Social rents from council
518
12.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
501
12.34%
Other forms of private rent
118
2.91%
Total households: 4,061

Property prices in Wales

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wales area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wales 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 Wales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached27£325,000£2,953
Flats1£115,000£1,855
Semi-Detached70£224,750£2,373
Terraced27£142,500£1,926

10 years median price trend in Wales

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

All postcodes in Wales

S265NB

Wales

S265NZ

Lestermoor Avenue

S265NY

Lime Tree Avenue

S266QJ

Mcloughlin Way

S265QU

Sycamore Avenue

S265PA

Longlands Avenue

S266PT

Pennyholme Close

S267AG

Whetstone Drive

S265LH

Cedar Nook

Data Sources

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