Goldsmith Drive Rotherham
56 addresses across 3 postcodes (S65), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32600267.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 20, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Clifton Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 56 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stag Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 890 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (35); House, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (22); 1950-1966 (7); 1900-1929 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (98% of about 1,400 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 Herringthorpe Valley Road, Herringthorpe, Rotherham: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S65 2ND | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| S65 2NE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S65 2NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 46 m and 62 m above sea level (56 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65 2ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S65 2NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S65 2NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rotherham Central 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herringthorpe Lane/Woodall Road | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rotherham Interchange/A10 Rotherham Town Centre | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | East Wellgate Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 53.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stag Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clifton Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wickersley Road (Dental Surgery) | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Kinvara Private Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rotherham Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Clifton Park 23 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 15 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herringthorpe Valley Allotments 2.1 ha | 140 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Clifton Park, Rotherham, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Park, Rotherham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Moorgate Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Gibbing Greave Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Dean Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Rotherham Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Don Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Odd Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 46 | 56 |
10 of the street's 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 230 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Badsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Arnold Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 370 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Herringthorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Herringthorpe Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Clifton Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Dene Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| High Greave Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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: Good |
| High Greave Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broom Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tabard S65 3BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St. Marys Church S65 3BA | Other catering premises | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Dragon City S65 2LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Bake S65 2LD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Fresh Pizza & Kebab S65 2LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink@St. Mary's Primary Herringthorpe S65 2NU | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Elevate, part of Elements S65 2LD | School/college/university | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Bird S65 2NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Scran S65 2NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| PFC Popey's Fish & Chicken S65 2NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Arnold Centre S65 2LY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Caterlink@St Bernard's Catholic High School S65 3BE | School/college/university | 370 m | 4 Good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Swinburne place social club S65 2LB | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Bakersfield Cafe S65 2NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Goodfillas Cafe S65 2QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Campbell Drive (23); On or near Parking Area (14); On or near Shelley Drive (13); On or near Herringthorpe Lane (13); On or near Goldsmith Drive (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Campbell Drive · Canterbury Close · Stevenson Drive · Goldsmith Drive · Barratt Corner · Herringthorpe Valley Road · Browning Road · Woodall Road · Bellamy Close · Shelley Road · Longfellow Fold · Herringthorpe Lane
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.