Town Pop. 13,805

Living in Swallownest and Aston: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swallownest and Aston comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Swallownest and Aston most outperforms the national norm: 65/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 57/100 against a town median of 88/100.

The S13 district averages 61/100, putting Swallownest and Aston 6 points below its own postcode area. Broadband (96) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Swallownest and Aston in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see S13 postcode district.

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Swallownest and Aston scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S13 7AA S13 8AA S13 9AA S13 S20 S26

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 411 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 259 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 93 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 76 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Vehicle crime 64 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 210 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westcott Mews 72 crimes
  2. 2 Queens Road 57 crimes
  3. 3 Holderness Drive 54 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 10 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
68
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
65
10 schools in area · 22 within 4km
2Outstanding7Good1Requires Improvement
  • Aston Fence Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Springwood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Aston Hall Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Aston Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Aughton Early Years CentreNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Aughton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Reignhead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swallownest Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Aston AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital2.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E2.7 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E6.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,765 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 266 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.1%Student3.3%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary30.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rotherham · 2026-27
A £1,588
B £1,853
C £2,117
D £2,382
E £2,911
F £3,441
G £3,970
H £4,764
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Woodhouse 1.8 mi
Kiveton Bridge 2.5 mi
Kiveton Park 3.6 mi
J31 M1 1.3 mi
J31 M1 1.3 mi
J32 M1 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £207,000 77
Detached £325,000 22
Semi-detached £194,000 40
Terraced £167,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£133k £205k £280k £352k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Treeton 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Todwick 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Waverley and Catcliffe 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whiston 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thurcroft 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brinsworth 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Anston 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
North Anston 52 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallownest and Aston a nice place to live?

Swallownest and Aston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swallownest and Aston is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Swallownest and Aston?

Swallownest and Aston has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 1,113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swallownest and Aston?

Among the top-rated schools in Swallownest and Aston are Aston Fence Junior and Infant School and Springwood Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Swallownest and Aston in total.

What are house prices like in Swallownest and Aston?

The current median house price in Swallownest and Aston is £207,000, around 27% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,000, semi-detached £194,000, terraced £167,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 77 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Swallownest and Aston in context

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Postcode districts in Swallownest and Aston

S13 61 ⇄
S20 59 ⇄
S26 53 ⇄

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