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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 113 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
113
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
59.09(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.87(+37%)
Public order
13.37(+49%)
Vehicle crime
8.84(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,713
93.96%
Other White
174
1.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.54%
African
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Wath area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £595,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£255,000
Flats6£115,000
Semi-Detached39£188,000
Terraced28£112,500

10 years median price trend in Wath

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

All postcodes in Wath

S973ZU

Wath

S633GN

Farfield Park

S636RW

Michael Croft

S637BS

Acorn Place

S637LZ

Sandygate

S635AA

Farfield Park

S637BD

Oak Road

S637BW

Burman Road

S637DZ

Acorn Place

S637JT

Sandygate

S637TD

Quarry Hill Road

S637TL

Wath Wood Road

S973FX

Wath

S973ZR

Wath

S636SN

Thornhill Place

S637LD

Park Road

S973DS

Wath

S636JF

Cutts Avenue

S637EZ

Oaklands Place

S637HY

Buckleigh Road

S637NP

Sandygate

S636FW

Greenfield Mews

S637NF

Henry Road

S637PN

Sandygate

S973GE

Wath

S636LQ

Quaker Close

S637QE

High Street

S637RT

Moor Road

S637ST

Campsall Field Road

S637TJ

Woodland Road

S973ZX

Wath

S635DJ

Meadows Road

S636HU

Cemetery Road

S636LL

Cemetery Road

S637AY

Hawthorne Road

S637GJ

Golden Smithies Lane

S637HN

Fitzwilliam Avenue

S637HP

Buckleigh Road

S637HT

Varney Road

S636JJ

Hall Drive

S637DP

Cadman Street

S637GE

Coronation Road

S637NH

Charles Road

S637SG

Campsall Field Close

S973GG

Wath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.