Highfield Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (S63), about 120 m long. USRN 32602910.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 4).
- 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 146 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
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (10); Bungalow, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 5, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 6, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 8, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 9, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 10, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 14, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 16, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 18, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 22, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
- 24, Highfield, Wath-upon-Dearne
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 (63% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wath-upon-Dearne (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Oak Tree Inn 17 Oak Road, Wath-upon-Dearne: up to 9 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- former Rockingham College Of Further Education West Street, Wath-upon-Dearne: up to 28 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Cemetery Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6LL: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 39 m and 48 m above sea level (44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S63 7LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S63 7LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burman Road/Henry Road Wath upon Dearne | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW2 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 45.9 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Church Street | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rotherham Best Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,420 m² | 200 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wath Park 10 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandymount Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long in Wath Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Golden Smithies Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Wath Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Lowfield Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Warren Vale | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 23 |
8 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wath Victoria Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wath Central Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Wath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches S63 7AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Dunholm Social Club S63 7AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Sandygate S63 7LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Spar S63 7NJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Cuk's Kitchen S63 7NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Glasshouse S63 7LN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Wath Sports & Social Club S63 7LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Burlington (Wath) Club Ltd S63 7QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Sandymount Stores S63 7AD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Wath Victoria Breakfast Club S63 7AD | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2021 |
| Asda S63 7PX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Zam zam S63 7DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cross Keys Hotel S63 7DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Millies Cafe & Bakery S63 7QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Montgomerys S63 7QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Strathmore Grove (44); On or near Dearneway (26); On or near Coronation Road (22); On or near Charles Road (18); On or near Beech Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 39% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 3 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
Burman Road · William Street · Dearneway · Henry Road · Woodside Avenue · Burman Road · Burman Road · Strathmore Grove · Coronation Road · Thomson Close · Gwendoline Mews · Charles Road
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.