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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

S637LN

Sandygate

S637GF

Golden Smithies Lane

S637SR

Campsall Field Close

S637PX

High Street

S973FS

Wath

S637RJ

Chapel Street

S637UE

Church Street

S636JQ

Nicholson Avenue

S635DF

Wath

S637LG

Houndhill Park

S637BH

Riley Road

S633BR

Farfield Park

S636RX

Cemetery Road

S637LE

Park Road

S636PX

West Street

S636HN

Matthews Avenue

S637ER

Golden Smithies Lane

S637GQ

Lake View Road

S637PE

Willow Road

S637AS

Oak Road

S637AZ

Oak Road

S637EW

Manvers Park

S637LS

Sandygate

S636JA

Cutts Avenue

S636RR

Church Street

S973FT

Wath

S637SG

Campsall Field Close

S637AH

Avenue Road

S637PD

Willow Road

S973FX

Wath

S637HX

Varney Road

S636JS

Taylor Row

S637PL

Holly Grove

S633GW

Wath

S973DS

Wath

S637PG

Willow Road

S637DX

Common Lane

S973ZX

Wath

S636LG

Grange Road

S637SQ

Stump Cross Road

S636PT

Biscay Lane

S637PZ

High Street

S637JB

Buckleigh Road

S636LQ

Quaker Close

S637PN

Sandygate

Data Sources

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