Grayson Close Ravenfield Common, Rotherham
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (S65), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32603933.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; 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 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wickersley Health Centre, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £213,750 | £152,500 | £275,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £195,750 | £160,000 | £231,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £91,100 | £91,100 | £91,100 |
| 2001 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2017 | 12 S65 4LG | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 10 S65 4LG | Detached | £233,250 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Aug 2015 | 9 S65 4LG | Detached | £152,500 | |
| 3 Jun 2015 | 13 S65 4LG | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2014 | 11 S65 4LG | Detached | £231,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2014 | 18 S65 4LG | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2012 | 19 S65 4LG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 13 S65 4LG | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 16 May 2008 | 11 S65 4LG | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 3 S65 4LG | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 16 S65 4LG | Detached | £189,000 | |
| 24 May 2005 | 18 S65 4LG | Semi-detached | £169,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2002 | 18 S65 4LG | Semi-detached | £91,100 | |
| 28 Feb 2001 | 3 S65 4LG | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2000 | 12 S65 4LG | Detached | £96,500 | |
| 14 Apr 1997 | 7 S65 4LG | Detached | £70,500 | |
| 10 Oct 1996 | 9 S65 4LG | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (14). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1976-1982 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (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 C (33% of about 990 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)
- 76 Moor Lane South, Ravenfield: up to 8 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- land to rear 76 Moor Lane South, Ravenfield: up to 9 homes, permissioned (380 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 13 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 4LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S65 4LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 124 m and 127 m above sea level (125 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65 4LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S65 4LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Conisbrough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Braithwell Road/Moor Lane North Ravenfield Common | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rotherham Interchange/A10 Rotherham Town Centre | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Bramley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wickersley Health Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bramley Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Kinvara Private Hospital | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Woodlaithes, Sunnyside | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,390 m² | 390 m |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Gulling Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Silverwood Siding | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Odd Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Firsby Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bramley Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bramley Sunnyside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Flanderwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wickersley School and Sports College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Fish Bar S65 4LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Violets S65 4LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Well Pharmacy Ltd S65 4PU | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Cavalier S65 4PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2021 |
| Charlsie and the Cake Factory S65 4QF | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Ravenfield Primary Academy S65 4LZ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Ravenfield Carer/toddler group S65 4PT | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Ravenfield Community Plan Group (RCPG) S65 4PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Wonder Years Inspirational Day Care Centre S65 4QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Ravenfield Arms S65 4PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Common Farm Close (7); On or near Reasby Avenue (5); On or near Greenacres View (4); On or near Smeaton Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 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) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Common Farm Close · Smeaton Close · Longfield Drive · Braithwell Road · Moor Lane North · Reasby Avenue · Thyme Avenue · Ivy Close · Greenacres View · Silvermoor Drive · Jasmin Close · Stone Close
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.