Rawmarsh North East
Rotherham 006 · 4 sub-areas · 5,787 residents
Rotherham 006 is a residential area within Rotherham, home to around 5,800 people. Rents are among the most affordable you'll find anywhere in Yorkshire — a typical two-bedroom home lets for around £608 a month, well below both the regional and national averages. Owner-occupation is the norm here, and over two-thirds of residents get to green space within a short walk.
Rawmarsh North East is a commuter neighbourhood within Rotherham — train into Sheffield runs in around 53 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rawmarsh North East?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £678 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Rawmarsh North East in Rotherham
Living in Rawmarsh North East
This part of Rotherham has the character of a settled, largely owner-occupied suburb. Most streets are quiet and residential, with a demographic skew toward families and older households rather than students or young renters. About two in three homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, which gives the area a stable, long-term feel that's noticeably different from the more transient neighbourhoods closer to Rotherham town centre.
The cost picture is one of the clearest reasons people end up here. At around £608 a month for a two-bedroom home, you're paying a fraction of what the same property would cost in Leeds or Sheffield's more central postcodes — and less than half the UK national median for a 2-bed. Even a three-bedroom home averages around £734 a month, which in most southern cities would barely cover a one-bedroom flat. Rents did rise around 5% in the past year, so the trend is upward, but the base is low enough that affordability remains a genuine draw.
The people who live here tend to reflect that ownership pattern. Around 23% of residents are under 18 — slightly above the national average — which points to a reasonable concentration of families with children. The 50–64 age bracket is also well represented at just over one in five residents, suggesting an established, settled community rather than a transient one. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 16% of residents, below the national average, and the area is notably low on ethnic diversity, with 96% of residents UK-born.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — around a 33-minute walk, though most residents drive, with about two-thirds travelling to work by car. Public transport use is low at 8%, so if you don't have a car, factor that in. Green space is genuinely accessible — over 70% of residents are within a walkable distance of green space, with the nearest patch just 233 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rotherham 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, affordable and predominantly owner-occupied, which gives it a stable, residential feel. Green space is close by for most residents. The trade-off is that school inspection results are below average and crime rates sit above the national average, so it suits people prioritising cost and space over prestige or school catchment.
- What is the rent in Rotherham 006?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £482 a month, a two-bedroom around £608, and a three-bedroom around £734. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5% in the past year, but the area remains among the most affordable in Yorkshire.
- Is Rotherham 006 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 94 per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not unusually dangerous for a suburban area, but it's not below average either. Checking street-level data on police.uk before committing to a specific address is worth doing.
- What's the commute from Rotherham 006 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 53 minutes away. Most residents drive — about two-thirds use a car for work travel. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away, and there's no metro or tram service in the area. Public transport use among residents is low, at around 8%.
- Who lives in Rotherham 006?
- Mostly owner-occupiers in established households — around 63% own their home. There's a noticeable family presence, with about 23% of residents under 18. The 50–64 age group is also well represented. The community is predominantly UK-born, and degree-level qualifications are held by around 16% of residents.
- What schools are near Rotherham 006?
- There are 47 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.5 km away. Families should check individual school catchments carefully before choosing a specific street to rent on.
- How affordable is buying a home in Rotherham 006?
- The median house price is around £140,000, which is low by national standards. At typical local salaries, it takes roughly 2.3 years to save a deposit — one of the shorter timelines you'll find in England. That makes it a realistic option for first-time buyers in a way that most southern areas simply aren't.