Oak Lea Greasbrough, Rotherham
38 addresses across 3 postcodes (S61), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32600122.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2001 the median was £21,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 34, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 20 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 (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, and Greasbrough Park (2.2 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greasbrough Medical Centre, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | £21,000 | £21,000 | £21,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2001 | 28 S61 4QT | Flat or maisonette | £21,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: Flat (36). Built: 1976-1982 (31); 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (86% of about 920 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)
- 49 Potter Hill, Greasbrough, Rotherham, S61 4NX, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Former International Centre Simmonite Road, Kimberworth Park: up to 22 homes, permissioned (830 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 16 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S61 4QT | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 16 / 4 | unlikely |
| S61 4QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S61 4QY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 59 m and 69 m above sea level (65 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S61 4QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S61 4QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S61 4QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rotherham Central 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Meadowhall 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wagon Road/Oak Lea Munsbrough | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rotherham Interchange/C3 Rotherham Town Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | East Wellgate Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 49.9 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greasbrough Medical Centre | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kimberworth Park Dental Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Doncaster Gate Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rotherham Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Greasborough, Greasbrough Cashzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,340 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Greasbrough Park 2.2 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.9 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfield Road Allotments 1,760 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Ridge: section 110yds (100m) long, 450yds (410m) NNE of Kimberworth Park Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge: section 110yds (100m) long, 450yds (410m) NNE of Kimberworth Park Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Roman Ridge (Roman road): section 300yds (270m) long on Clay Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Roman Ridge: section 250yds (230m) in length N of Kimberworth Park Road | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wentworth Woodhouse | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Clifton Park, Rotherham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clough Wood | Wood | 110 m west |
| Bassingthorpe Spring | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Clough Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Dog Kennel Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Ockley Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Don Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 38 |
6 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasbrough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 350 m | Report card (Jan 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 |
| Wingfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rockingham Junior and Infant School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roughwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Redscope Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon Convenience Store S61 4QE | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Riverside Catering (RMBC) S61 4RB | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy S61 4RD | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Greenside Court S61 4PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Greenside Health Care Ltd S61 4PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Keppels S61 4AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Beech Cliffe Grange S61 4NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodside Walk (52); On or near Wagon Road (28); On or near Oak Lea (25); On or near Fenton Way (22); On or near Elm Grove (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 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) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- S61 4QT: 36 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- S61 4QE: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- S61 4QY: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Briery Walk · Woodside Walk · Woodside Walk · Wagon Road · Wagon Road · Acorn Croft
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.