Rotherham South
Rotherham 023 · 6 sub-areas · 11,805 residents
Rotherham 023 is a residential area within Rotherham, home to around 11,800 people and one of the more affordable corners of Yorkshire. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £608 a month — well under half the UK national median for a two-bed — and over seven in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Rotherham South is a commuter neighbourhood within Rotherham — train into Sheffield runs in around 37 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rotherham South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Rotherham South in Rotherham
Living in Rotherham South
This part of Rotherham sits firmly in owner-occupied territory. More than 72% of homes are owned, which gives the area a settled, neighbourhood feel that's noticeably different from the more transient rental markets you'd find in Rotherham's town centre or student-adjacent zones. Green space is within reach — the nearest park or open land is roughly 560 metres away on average — and the area scores in the middle of the national deprivation scale, sitting around the fifth decile.
The cost picture is one of the most compelling reasons to consider this area. Median rent across all sizes sits at £678 a month, with a one-bed running about £482 and a three-bed around £734. Rents rose around 5% over the past year, which is meaningful but not out of line with broader Yorkshire trends. For buyers, the median sale price is just over £241,000, and the typical deposit takes around four years to save on a local salary — one of the more manageable ratios in the region.
The population skews noticeably family-shaped. Just over 22% of residents are under 18 — above what you'd see in most urban cores — and couples with children account for around one in five households. Single-person households make up just over 28%, which is lower than many comparable urban areas. Around a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is a modest share relative to larger Yorkshire cities but reflects the area's broad mix of working and professional households.
For getting around, most residents drive — nearly 60% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.9 km away (around a 24-minute walk), and the nearest major employment hub is about 35 minutes away by car or public transport. Public transport mode share is low at under 4%, so if you don't drive, factor that in. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rotherham 023 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's settled, affordable, and predominantly owner-occupied — which gives it a stable neighbourhood feel. Green space is nearby and the deprivation score sits around the national midpoint. The trade-off is that schools within catchment distance score below the national average, and crime runs slightly above the UK norm. Good value for families buying on a modest income.
- What is the rent in Rotherham 023?
- A one-bed runs about £482 a month, a two-bed around £608, and a three-bed roughly £734. These are estimates scaled from Rotherham-wide ONS data. Rents rose around 5% over the past year. Even with that rise, a two-bed here costs less than half the UK national median.
- Is Rotherham 023 safe?
- The crime rate is around 94 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not alarming by South Yorkshire standards, but it is worth factoring in. The area's high owner-occupation tends to signal more stable, lower-footfall streets, and it sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale.
- What's the commute from Rotherham 023 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 35 minutes away by car or public transport. Most residents drive — around 60% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.9 km away (about a 24-minute walk). Public transport options are limited, so a car makes life considerably easier here.
- Who lives in Rotherham 023?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — over 72% of homes are owned. There's a strong family presence, with a notably high share of under-18s (22%) and couples with children making up around one in five households. Around a third of residents have a degree. A quarter work from home. It's a mixed, settled population rather than a transient one.
- What schools are near Rotherham 023?
- There are 89 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so there's no shortage of options. However, only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1,614 metres away. Check the latest Ofsted ratings directly, as inspection results change regularly.
- How affordable is buying a home in Rotherham 023?
- The median sale price is just over £241,000, and a typical deposit takes around four years to save on a local income — one of the more achievable ratios in Yorkshire. The median resident salary is roughly £29,664, and rent-to-take-home sits at around 35%, which is manageable but leaves less room if you're also saving for a deposit.