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Wath upon Dearne

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About

Wath upon Dearne is a former mining town situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Dearne and includes residential neighbourhoods, local retail centres, and industrial estates. Its landscape is marked by the ongoing regeneration of former colliery sites, with new housing and commercial developments altering the town's outskirts. The community maintains several parks and green spaces along the waterway.

The town's history is closely linked to the South Yorkshire coalfield. A specific local landmark is the Wath Hall, a Grade II listed building that serves as a public library and community hub. Regular markets are held in the central square, and the area is connected to surrounding settlements by both road and the Dearne Valley Parkway. The local economy includes a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and service-sector businesses.

Area overview

On average Wath upon Dearne has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 20% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wath upon Dearne is £44,293 per year. There are 5 schools in Wath upon Dearne: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wath upon Dearne is home to around 9,966 people, with a population density of about 1,110.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wath upon Dearne Population
9,966
Population density
1,110.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.97(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.66(+31%)
Public order
10.03(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-17%)
Vehicle crime
6.62(+18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,444
94.79%
Other White
136
1.37%
African
46
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.38%
Total population: 9,963

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,032
25.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,858
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,379
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,173
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
875
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 8,052

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,361
31.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,135
26.55%
Social rents from council
841
19.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
526
12.3%
Other social rented
289
6.76%
Total households: 4,275

Property prices in Wath upon Dearne

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £245K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £182 per square foot) in Wath upon Dearne area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,950 up to £13,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wath upon Dearne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£265,500£232
Semi-Detached23£180,000£197
Flats2£132,500£141
Terraced31£117,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wath upon Dearne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wath upon Dearne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£60,000£129,000£82,750
2017£199,950£83,000£130,000£74,000
2018£200,000£75,000£130,500£77,000
2019£221,250£79,500£125,000£80,000
2020£221,000£75,000£160,000£88,000
2021£255,000£74,000£150,000£94,000
2022£256,250£52,000£180,000£107,000
2023£255,000£215,000£114,500
2024£307,500£169,000£180,000£120,000
2025£270,000£159,500£194,000£110,000
2026£292,500£175,000£117,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wath upon Dearne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wath upon Dearne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£91£115£94
2017£173£152£134£79
2018£195£118£133£88
2019£187£170£130£87
2020£187£208£159£98
2021£221£105£164£99
2022£237£147£191£114
2023£235£213£137
2024£226£288£188£119
2025£242£251£221£117
2026£248£177£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wath upon Dearne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wath upon Dearne 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.