Foster's Close Swinton, Rotherham
1 address across 1 postcode (S64), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32601923.
- 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 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crown Street Surgery, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (92% of about 600 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)
- Garage and Van Hire, Church Street, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 0HG: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Charnwood House, Charnwood Street, Swinton, Rotherham: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Station Works, Station Street, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 8AU: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- The Bridge Bar Bridge Street, Swinton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 49 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S64 8QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Johns Road/Church Close Swinton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW2 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Montagu Hospital Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 47.6 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Street Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swinton Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Rotherham Swinton Thomas St, Swinton Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 20 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wood Street Allotments 1.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Roman Ridge: section 520yds (480m) E of Dyson's Cottage to Long Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Smithies Plantation | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Swinton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Creighton Woods | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hermit Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Warren Vale | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Queen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highwoods Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Wath Victoria Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Children Great & Small S64 8EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Venn Catering S64 8QG | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Ring O Bells S64 8EF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2021 |
| The Upper Crust Sandwich Bar S64 8QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Robin Hood S64 8QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Potteries Tea Room S64 8QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Marcie’s Sweet Treats S64 8QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Charlie Rays S64 8LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Swinton no.1 S64 8QA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily S64 8QS | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2024 |
| The Gate Inn S64 8DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Carls Cabin S64 8DQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Spice Lounge S64 8DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Amazingf Four Ltd S64 8DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Weldricks Pharmacy S64 8QA | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mary'S Crescent (17); On or near Church Street (15); On or near Foster'S Close (11); On or near Chapel Hill (8); On or near St John'S Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- S64 8QL: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Close · Storey Street · St John's Road · Chapel Hill · St John's Road · St Johns Road · Hamilton Court · Broome Avenue · Far Golden Smithies · Milton Street · Park Road · Goodwin Crescent
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.