Margaret Close Aston, Rotherham
13 addresses across 1 postcode (S26), about 40 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 32603355.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 Woodhouse, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 100 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 Swallownest Health Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £258,000 | £258,000 | £258,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £183,000 | £170,000 | £196,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £134,950 | £134,950 | £134,950 |
| 2004 | 2 | £93,500 | £80,000 | £107,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2024 | 4 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2023 | 11 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £258,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 6 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £196,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 2 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2015 | 5 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2005 | 5 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £134,950 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 11 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 10 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 11 S26 2BU | Semi-detached | £47,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (63% of about 720 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)
- J P Glasby Ltd Eden Grove Swallownest: up to 6 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 11 High Street, Swallownest, Rotherham, S26 4TT: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Mansfield Road, North of A57, Aston, Rotherham: up to 24 homes, permissioned (870 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 98 m and 100 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S26 2BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodhouse 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Kiveton Bridge 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Kiveton Park 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lodge Lane/Nickerwood Drive Aston | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eckington | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 58.8 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swallownest Health Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Aston | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anderson And Broadberry | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rotherham General Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Moss Way Police Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Family Shopper, Aston Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stone Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Hepworth Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Union Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Rookery Bottom | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Fiddle Neck Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Beighton Mill Tail Goit | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aston Hall Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swallownest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springwood Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Aston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aughton Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aughton Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aston Fence Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roland Arms S26 2BR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Nte Peedika S26 2BG | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Aston Tara S26 4RS | Other catering premises | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Lodge Lane Mini Market S26 2BL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Aston All Saints C of E Primary School S26 2BL | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Aston Lodge Primary School S26 2BL | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Hideaway S26 2BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Bethesda Church S26 4UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2019 |
| The Nursery S26 2BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| The Coffee Hut S26 2FR | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Allied Pharmacy Aston S26 4WD | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Swallownest Baptist Church S26 4WA | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Wonder Kitchen S26 4WA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Sandwich Express S26 4WA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hilary Way (11); On or near Hepworth Drive (11); On or near Margaret Close (10); On or near Beverley Close (7); On or near Lodge Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 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
- S26 2BU: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Elizabeth Road · Judith Road · Ashley Grove · Waleswood View · Hepworth Drive · Beverley Close · Olive Close · Hilary Way · Seymore Road · Waleswood View · Florence Avenue · Brookhouse 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.