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Wales

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Wales

About

Wales ward is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It covers the village of Wales and surrounding rural areas, with a mix of residential and agricultural land. The ward is known for its green spaces, including Waleswood and the Rother Valley Country Park, which attract visitors for outdoor activities.

The area has a strong community feel, with local amenities such as schools, pubs, and small businesses serving residents. Wales ward maintains a semi-rural character while being within easy reach of Rotherham town centre and Sheffield. Transport links include the A57 road and nearby rail connections, providing access to wider South Yorkshire.

Area overview

On average Wales has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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 of residents in Wales is £43,571 per year. There are 5 schools in Wales: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

15%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wales Population

9,435

Population density

417.4 per km²

Demographics

British

8,984

95.25%

Other White

134

1.42%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.39%

African

0.35%

Total population: 9,432

Housing

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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Wales area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,513 up to £595,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£325,000	£164,200	£265,000	£390,000	£518,596
Flats	3	£115,000	£108,700	£111,500	£117,500	£119,500
Semi-Detached	42	£188,250	£132,150	£166,250	£227,250	£284,749
Terraced	29	£190,000	£90,200	£130,000	£212,000	£256,000

10 years price trend in Wales

All postcodes in Wales

S267YL

Firvale

S265PE

Cherry Tree Road

S266NB

Kiveton Lane

S267XL

De Warren Place

S265LN

Chestnut Avenue

S265NF

Highmoor Avenue

S265PA

Longlands Avenue

S266QR

Greenway

S266RD

Wales Road

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail