Ferham Close Rotherham
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (S61), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32604828.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 15, D: 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 Rotherham Central, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bradgate Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodstock Bower Group Practice, about 330 m away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 185 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1983-1990 (5); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (2).
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 (97% of about 730 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at DSR Demolition, 63 Psalters Lane, Rotherham, S61 1DL: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- 20-22 Bradgate Lane, Rotherham, S61 1QH: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Land behind Bradgate Club, Bradgate Lane, Rotherham, S61 1QJ: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
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 20 addresses are between 59 m and 63 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S61 1HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S61 1JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rotherham Central 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Darnall 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Magna | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Rotherham Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wilton Lane/Kimberworth Road Holmes | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rotherham Interchange/B1 Rotherham Town Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | East Wellgate Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.7 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodstock Bower Group Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medwin Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 150 m |
| Hospital | Doncaster Gate Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Rotherham Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bankside Service Station Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bradgate Park 5.7 ha | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Blackburn Meadows Nature Reserve 19 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ferham Park 3.8 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Psalters Lane Allotments 8,920 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kimberworth Manor moated site, a scheduled monument, 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberworth Manor moated site | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Kimberworth motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Roman Ridge: section 250yds (230m) in length N of Kimberworth Park Road | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Moorgate Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Boston Park, Rotherham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clough Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Holmes Tail Goit | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bassingthorpe Spring | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Don Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Ockley Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 20 |
20 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rotherham: see them on the Rotherham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberworth Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadow View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Winterhill School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Redscope Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wingfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Kitchen S61 1HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Rainbow Mini Market S61 1HH | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Mini Melts & More S61 1HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Himalia S61 1EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| F M Stores S61 1EA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Ave Ferham Supermarket S61 1DZ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy S61 1AB | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Wilton S61 1HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Steps S61 1HF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| The Holmes Sub Post Office S61 1DY | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Corsa Coffee S61 1SA | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| St Pauls Church S61 1AH | Other catering premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodman Cafe S61 1SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Bradgate WMC S61 1QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd S61 1LH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Burglary | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Upper Clara Street (52); On or near Clara Place (25); On or near Psalters Lane (19); On or near Wilton Court (18); On or near Meadow Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Cross Street · Meadow Bank Road · Meadowbank Close · Meadow Street · Wilton Court · Clara Place · Charnwood Grove · Regent Street · Ordnance Terrace · Wilton Gardens · Ferham Road · Upper Clara 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.