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Wickersley North

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About

Wickersley North ward lies on the eastern edge of Rotherham, primarily consisting of residential suburbs. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and several primary schools serving the community. Open green spaces like Wickersley Playing Fields and Northfield Lane Recreation Ground provide recreational areas. The ward's landscape gently slopes, offering views across the Rother Valley from its higher points.

The local centre along Bawtry Road forms a focal point with essential services and independent businesses. A notable local feature is the historic Wickersley St. Alban's Church, with parts of the structure dating back centuries, situated near the older core of the village. Transport links are provided by main roads connecting to Rotherham town centre and the nearby M18 motorway interchange.

Area overview

On average Wickersley North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wickersley North is £47,340 per year. There are 5 schools in Wickersley North: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wickersley North is home to around 12,784 people, with a population density of about 3,226.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wickersley North Population
12,784
Population density
3,226.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.54(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.06(-5%)
Vehicle crime
7.9(+42%)
Public order
7.04(-22%)
Shoplifting
6.57(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,182
95.28%
Other White
128
1%
Pakistani
88
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.36%
Total population: 12,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,638
25.39%
No qualifications
1,979
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,948
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,738
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,074
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 10,389

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,828
33.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,793
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,025
18.57%
Social rents from council
550
9.96%
Other social rented
188
3.41%
Total households: 5,521

Property prices in Wickersley North

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Wickersley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wickersley North 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 Wickersley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£337,498
Flats5£85,000
Semi-Detached59£200,000
Terraced26£156,500

10 years median price trend in Wickersley North

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

Data Sources

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