Town Pop. 15,386

Living in Swinton (Rotherham): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swinton (Rotherham) comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Swinton (Rotherham) most outperforms the national norm: 71/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 45/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the S63 postcode district. The S63 district averages 50/100, putting Swinton (Rotherham) 6 points above its own postcode area. Broadband (87) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see S63 postcode district.

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Swinton (Rotherham) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 798 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 239 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 147 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 109 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 103 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 382 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 101 crimes
  2. 2 Golden Smithies Lane 55 crimes
  3. 3 Toll Bar Road 55 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 11 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
67
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
62
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 32 within 4km
8Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Brookfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highwoods AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Kilnhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Montagu AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Swinton AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Swinton Queen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in HumanitiesSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Milton SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsRotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E3.8 mi
Rotherham General Hospital3.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,149 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)93.2%
available across Rotherham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 299 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.4%Student3.3%Other inactive13.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66.7%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
71
Swinton (South Yorkshire) 0.4 mi
Mexborough 1.1 mi
Bolton-upon-Dearne 2.5 mi
J1 M18 4.7 mi
J1 M18 5 mi
J35 M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £178,000 102
Detached £237,500 26
Semi-detached £175,000 47
Terraced £127,500 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£92k £147k £203k £257k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mexborough 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rawmarsh 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Denaby Main 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Greasbrough 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Rotherham) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Goldthorpe 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swinton (Rotherham) a nice place to live?

Swinton (Rotherham) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swinton (Rotherham) is 56/100, 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 Swinton (Rotherham)?

Swinton (Rotherham) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 1,778 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swinton (Rotherham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Swinton (Rotherham) are Brookfield Primary Academy, Highwoods Academy and Kilnhurst Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Swinton (Rotherham) in total.

What are house prices like in Swinton (Rotherham)?

The current median house price in Swinton (Rotherham) is £178,000, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £237,500, semi-detached £175,000, terraced £127,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 102 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Swinton (Rotherham) in context

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Postcode districts in Swinton (Rotherham)

S63 50 ⇄
S64 53 ⇄

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