Bennett Close Rawmarsh, Rotherham
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (S62), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32601269.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £165,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rotherham costs £2,382 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorks), about 2.3 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 870 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 54 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Magna Group Practice, about 1.5 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £165,000 | £120,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £93,750 | £92,500 | £95,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £94,950 | £94,950 | £94,950 |
| 2009 | 2 | £93,500 | £92,000 | £95,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £99,995 | £99,995 | £99,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £19,095 | £19,095 | £19,095 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 11 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 8 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 8 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2021 | 4 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £109,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2017 | 9 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 3 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2013 | 9 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2012 | 3 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2012 | 10 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 18 Jan 2010 | 2 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £94,950 | |
| 20 Nov 2009 | 3 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | 2 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 2 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £99,995 | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | 2 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £87,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 14 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 21 Dec 1998 | 3 S62 5PE | Semi-detached | £19,095 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Rotherham in 2026-27: Band D £2,382 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,852 | £2,117 | £2,382 | £2,911 | £3,440 | £3,969 | £4,763 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (76% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- land at Southwell Road Rawmarsh: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 m)
- Rawmarsh Progressive Sports & Social Club, Willowgarth, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5RB: up to 14 homes, permissioned (910 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 45 m and 54 m above sea level (48 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S62 5PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S62 5PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km | |
| Rotherham Central 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 18 within 800 m; nearest Kilnhurst Road/Limetree Crescent Rawmarsh | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW1 | 2.3 km |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 49.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Magna Group Practice | 1.5 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 750 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Rawmarsh Dental Practice | 530 m |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 2.7 km |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 3.5 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Family Shopper Rawmarsh, Rrawmarsh Cashzone | 470 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Victoria Park 14 ha | 870 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,110 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Sandhill Park 2.5 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Rosehill Park Allotments 7,870 m² | 1.3 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Ridge: section 520yds (480m) E of Dyson's Cottage to Long Plantation, a scheduled monument, 1.0 km north. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge: section 520yds (480m) E of Dyson's Cottage to Long Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.0 km north |
| Roman Ridge: section 140yds (130m) long in Dyson's Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km north-west |
| Roman Ridge: section 300yds (270m) long N of Birchwood (E of Chemical Cottages) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Vale Community Woodland | Wood | 570 m north-west |
| Hermit Hill | Hill | 700 m north |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1.0 km north |
| Chain Bar Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km north-west |
| Warren Vale | Valley | 1.2 km north-west |
| Kilnhurst Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 600 m | No published inspection |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Rawmarsh Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Swinton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kilnhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky's Premier S62 5PZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Happy House S62 5PZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lime Trees at Rawmarsh Sandhill S62 5LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School S62 5LH | School/college/university | 440 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Family Shopper S62 5NE | Retailers - other | 470 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Edibles S62 5NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar S62 5NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Best Booze S62 5RF | Retailers - other | 480 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eastfield Place (14); On or near Bronte Place (11); On or near Hollywell Close (10); On or near Sandhill Road (7); On or near Kilnhurst Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Thackeray Avenue · Dickens Road · Priestley Avenue · Beechwood Close · Bronte Place · Hollywell Close · Sandhill Close · Benn Place · Eastfield Place · Sandhill Mews · Rose Crescent · Charles Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.