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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 average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

119

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wath Population

9,274

Population density

1,097 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,713

93.96%

Other White

174

1.88%

African

0.54%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.54%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 9,273

Economics

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

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

Median price£170,000

Price per sq ft£177

Sales (last 12 months)70

Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £228K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Wath area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	14	£250,000	£232	£177,050	£203,750	£293,750	£478,875
Semi-Detached	21	£178,000	£184	£124,500	£165,000	£235,000	£250,000
Terraced	31	£127,000	£128	£89,000	£100,750	£172,500	£405,000
Flats	4	£92,500	£141	£64,700	£75,500	£118,750	£151,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wath.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£198,975	£60,000	£122,250	£80,500
2017	£180,000	£83,000	£123,000	£74,000
2018	£195,000	£75,000	£128,500	£78,000
2019	£195,750	£63,750	£120,000	£93,750
2020	£207,500	£75,000	£152,750	£90,000
2021	£240,000	£75,000	£143,000	£100,000
2022	£247,500	£62,000	£179,000	£110,000
2023	£250,000	—	£208,500	£115,000
2024	£295,500	£169,000	£170,000	£125,000
2025	£260,000	£115,000	£192,500	£127,000
2026	£290,000	—	£174,000	£125,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wath.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£173	£91	£114	£92
2017	£170	£152	£128	£83
2018	£186	£125	£131	£90
2019	£193	£142	£130	£104
2020	£167	£208	£150	£119
2021	£218	£146	£155	£103
2022	£226	£157	£188	£116
2023	£235	—	£211	£140
2024	£241	£288	£184	£133
2025	£254	£174	£221	£144
2026	£232	—	£176	£109

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wath ward.

Local councillors

Dave Jackson

Wath - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Sheila Cowen

Wath - Elected 2 May 2024

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Property prices in Wath

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wath

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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