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About

Wath ward is situated in the western part of the Rotherham borough. The area centres around the historic market town of Wath-upon-Dearne, which provides a range of local services and shops for residents. Residential streets, including a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments, extend out from this core. The ward is bordered by green spaces and farmland, with the River Dearne running to the south.

The area is known for its community-focused events and facilities, such as the annual Wath Festival. Key landmarks include the All Saints Church and the Montgomery Hall, which serves as a local hub. Transport connections are provided by the A633 road and bus routes linking to Rotherham and Barnsley. The surrounding landscape features several parks and the nearby Dearne Valley, offering walking routes.

Area overview

On average Wath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wath is £44,371 per year. There are 5 schools in Wath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wath is home to around 9,274 people, with a population density of about 1,097.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wath Population
9,274
Population density
1,097 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.11(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.08(+62%)
Public order
13.37(+51%)
Vehicle crime
10.35(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(0%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,713
93.96%
Other White
174
1.88%
African
50
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
34
0.37%
Total population: 9,273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,967
26.28%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,619
21.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,278
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,079
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
839
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 7,486

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,205
29.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,025
25.51%
Social rents from council
834
20.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
532
13.24%
Other social rented
301
7.49%
Total households: 4,018

Property prices in Wath

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Wath area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wath 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 Wath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£247,500£2,418
Flats3£80,000£1,522
Semi-Detached22£172,500£1,977
Terraced22£125,500£1,257

10 years median price trend in Wath

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

All postcodes in Wath

S637NH

Charles Road

S637JU

Broom Close

S636LF

Grange Road

S637EL

Old Doncaster Road

S637FU

Wath Road

S637LW

Sandygate

S637HU

Buckleigh Road

S636RW

Michael Croft

S633DA

Wath

S636HQ

Gipsy Green Lane

S635AA

Farfield Park

S637TL

Wath Wood Road

S637QQ

High Street

S637SL

Stump Cross Road

S636HG

Newhill Grange

S637SZ

Quarry Hill Road

S637NX

Poplar Drive

S637DN

Doncaster Road

S637BJ

Winfield Road

S636PU

West Street

S637ST

Campsall Field Road

S637TF

Quarry Hill Road

S973GH

Wath

S973GB

Wath

S637HQ

Cross Street

S637BD

Oak Road

S973FG

Wath

S636SL

Church Green

S637JL

Boswell Road

S636LA

Newhill Road

S637LH

Strathmore Grove

S637HH

Fitzwilliam Street

S637SU

Campsall Field Road

S636LD

Wombwell Avenue

S637JR

Sandygate

S973GJ

Wath

S636SP

Denman Road

S637EP

Golden Smithies Lane

S637BN

Winfield Road

S637AL

Doncaster Road

S635DN

Manvers Way

S973FU

Wath

S636JF

Cutts Avenue

S636RY

Fleming Square

S637JZ

Pioneer Close

S637AQ

Avenue Road

S636LE

Ellis Avenue

S637RN

Chapel Court

S637DP

Cadman Street

S637SJ

Stump Cross Road

S637QS

Wath

S637AA

Carr Road

S637RS

Moor Road

S637AX

Hawthorne Road

S636RL

Denman Road

S637NP

Sandygate

S637SX

Quarry Hill Road

S636JL

Newfield Crescent

S973FW

Wath

S637AT

Oak Road

S637TQ

Gipsy Green Lane

S636JJ

Hall Drive

S637GS

Lime Tree Grove

S637EE

Old Doncaster Road

S637PH

Holly Grove

S637PB

Poplar Drive

S636JD

Saville Road

S637HG

Fitzwilliam Street

S637AJ

Avenue Road

S637LD

Park Road

S637LY

Thomson Close

S637NG

Burman Road

S637EU

Old Doncaster Road

S637RD

Church Street

S633HR

Farfield Park

S633GP

Farfield Park

S637JJ

Coverleigh Road

S635NB

Adwick Park

S637NF

Henry Road

S636RZ

Strait Lane

S637BG

Riley Road

S636FW

Greenfield Mews

S637HJ

Festival Road

S973ZU

Wath

S973GL

Wath

S637JE

Mount Pleasant Road

S636HU

Cemetery Road

S636LH

Cemetery Road

S635DJ

Meadows Road

S636JY

Newhill Road

S633JP

Wath

S637AP

Coronation Road

S633HT

Farfield Park

S637SH

Stump Cross Road

S637SN

Campsall Field Road

S637DJ

Stables Way

S637RT

Moor Road

S637JF

Crowley Drive

S637SA

Stump Cross Road

S973FH

Wath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.