Rawmarsh North West
Rotherham 005 · 5 sub-areas · 7,819 residents
Rotherham 005 is a residential area within Rotherham, home to around 7,800 people. Rents here are among the most affordable you'll find anywhere in Yorkshire — a typical two-bedroom home lets for about £608 a month, well below the national median. With two-thirds of residents owning their home, this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied community.
Rawmarsh North West is a settled residential pocket of Rotherham. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 65 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rawmarsh North West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 West in Rotherham
Living in Rawmarsh North West
This part of Rotherham sits at the affordable end of the Yorkshire rental market. The atmosphere is largely residential — owner-occupied streets, a relatively older age profile, and a strong sense of established community. With a median house price of around £203,000 and a deposit reachable in roughly 3.4 years on local earnings, it's one of the more accessible parts of Yorkshire for first-time buyers.
The cost picture is a genuine draw. A two-bedroom home runs about £608 a month, and even a three-bedroom property averages only £734. Rents rose around 5% over the past year, which is noticeable but not unusual in the current northern market. If you're weighing up value for money, this area makes a strong case.
The people who live here skew slightly older than a typical urban neighbourhood. Around one in five residents is aged 50–64, and nearly as many are 65 or over. Families with children account for roughly 18% of households. The private rented sector is small — only about 9% of homes — while social housing makes up a sizeable 26%. That tenure mix points to a community that doesn't see much churn: people tend to stay.
Practically, you'll rely on a car. Public transport accounts for under 7% of commuting, while nearly 68% of residents drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.7 km away. Nearly one in five residents works from home, which has softened the transport picture somewhat. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rotherham 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled residential area with very affordable rents and good homeownership rates — solid value if you work locally or from home. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, the school quality picture is mixed, and crime sits above the national average. It suits people who prioritise affordability and stability over urban buzz.
- What is the rent in Rotherham 005?
- A one-bedroom home runs 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% over the past year.
- Is Rotherham 005 safe?
- The area records around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK national rate of roughly 80. That's worth knowing, though it's typical of similar post-industrial South Yorkshire neighbourhoods. Crime tends to be higher near main roads and commercial areas. Check the street-level crime map to see how specific streets compare.
- What's the commute from Rotherham 005 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 68% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.7 km away, so you'd need to drive or cycle to it rather than walk. By public transport, the nearest major employment hub is roughly 66 minutes away. Manchester is around two hours by rail, London around two and a half.
- Who lives in Rotherham 005?
- Mostly older, settled residents — the 50–64 age group is the largest cohort, and over-65s make up nearly a fifth of the population. About two-thirds of residents own their home. It's a low-churn, predominantly owner-occupied community with a small private rented sector and a significant share of social housing.
- What schools are near Rotherham 005?
- There are 42 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't a problem. However, only around 35% of those nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding — a relatively low local-access figure. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 4 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries before choosing a street if school quality is a priority.
- How affordable is buying a home in Rotherham 005?
- More affordable than most of Yorkshire. The median house price is around £203,000, and on typical local earnings you'd reach a deposit in roughly 3.4 years — faster than the national norm. Rent also takes up about 35% of take-home pay, which is manageable, though not negligible on a lower income.