Living in S26, Rotherham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S26 in Rotherham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rotherham: £190,069, up 2.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around S26
47 recorded home sales on the streets around central S26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £228,000 and a range from £50,000 to £587,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 EAGLE VIEW, S26 2GL | semi-detached | £212,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 68 PARKLANDS VIEW, S26 2GW | semi-detached | £192,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 20 PIGEON BRIDGE WAY, S26 2GX | detached | £370,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 8 SWALLOW LANE, S26 2GR | semi-detached | £95,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| 73 GRANGE FARM DRIVE, S26 2GY | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 4 FAIRFIELDS WAY, S26 2HB | detached | £375,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Fence Junior and Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Aston Lodge Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Kiveton Park Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Brook House Junior | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Swallownest Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
18 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.0% |
| Skilled trades | 14.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
27 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Rotherham's figures.
Common questions about S26
What is the average house price in S26?
The average sold price in Rotherham is £190,069 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S26?
Prices in Rotherham are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S26?
The median of 47 recorded sales around central S26 in the last 2 years is £228,000, ranging from £50,000 to £587,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S26?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central S26, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S26?
27 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S26 at risk of flooding?
Central S26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £228,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 27 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S26 safe?
27 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? S26 or S20, S26 or S21, S26 or S25.
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