Longfellow Fold Rotherham
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (S65), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32607273.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 1).
- 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 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Clifton Park, is about 870 m (0.5 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: It is about 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broom Lane Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 127 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £59,000 | £28,750 | £86,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2019 | 6 S65 2NY | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 2009 | 6 S65 2NY | Flat or maisonette | £86,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Feb 2009 | 5 S65 2NY | Semi-detached | £28,750 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2009 | 10 S65 2NY | Semi-detached | £59,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2007-2011 (10). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 780 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)
- 24 Boswell Street, Broom, Rotherham, S65 2ED: up to 7 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Boswell Street and Arundel Road, Herringthorpe, Rotherham: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Herringthorpe Valley Road, Herringthorpe, Rotherham: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Lisle Road, Broom, Rotherham, S60 2RL: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- The Wentworth Building at Clifton Meadows Badsley Moor Lane, Clifton: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 18 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 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S65 2LH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 18 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 67 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65 2LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S65 2NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rotherham Central 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tennyson Road/Browning Road Herringthorpe | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rotherham Interchange/A10 Rotherham Town Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | East Wellgate Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 53.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broom Lane Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clifton Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Kinvara Private Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rotherham Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Clifton Park 23 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herringthorpe Playing Fields 36 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herringthorpe Valley Allotments 2.1 ha | 370 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Clifton Park, Rotherham, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Park, Rotherham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Moorgate Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Gibbing Greave Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Dean Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rotherham Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Don Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Odd Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 360 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 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Herringthorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 600 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 | 660 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 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Dene Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broom Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coleridge Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Sitwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Cafe S65 2NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Golden Bird S65 2NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Scran S65 2NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| PFC Popey's Fish & Chicken S65 2NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Dragon City S65 2LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Bake S65 2LD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Fresh Pizza & Kebab S65 2LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elevate, part of Elements S65 2LD | School/college/university | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Herringthorpe Post Office S65 2JY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2019 |
| The Tabard S65 3BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St. Marys Church S65 3BA | Other catering premises | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Smokey Pizza and Grill S65 2QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy S65 2QN | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Go Local Extra S65 2QN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Dani's Diner S65 2QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longfellow Drive (29); On or near Campbell Drive (23); On or near Longfellow Fold (19); On or near Burns Drive (14); On or near Marlowe Road (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 78% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 22% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 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) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 53% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Longfellow Drive · Bakers Field Court · Browning Road · Tennyson Road · Campbell Drive · Goldsmith Drive · Marlowe Drive · Barratt Corner · Marlowe Road · Burns Drive · Burns Road · Stevenson Drive
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.