Pontefract Road Brampton, Rotherham
1 address across 1 postcode (S73), about 20 m long. USRN 32606410.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 Wombwell, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broomhill Park, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Surgery, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £74,000 | £60,000 | £88,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2015 | 93 S73 0XX | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 93 S73 0XX | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 101 S73 0XX | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (72% of about 850 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)
- Land at Hollowgate Avenue, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Former fire station, Knollbeck Lane, Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham, S73 0TX: up to 66 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 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 address is about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S73 0XX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wombwell 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Elsecar 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pontefract Road/Melton Street Brampton | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW2 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 43.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Market Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brampton Village Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wombwell Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Wath Upon Dearne, Retail Park Phase 2 Manvers Way Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broomhill Park 8.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bierlow Park Play Area 200 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | Everill Gate Allotments 1,360 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Lund Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Gorse Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Jump Valley | Valley | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Highfield Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Talk of the Town S73 0XG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Wath Road Convenience Store S73 0XG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Air Products S63 6EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2021 |
| M J's Cafe and Takeaway S63 6EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Riverside Catering (RMBC) S73 0XH | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2020 |
| The Limetrees S73 0XH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Cortonwood Community Comeback Centre S73 0XQ | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Junction S73 0XB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Derwent Way (32); On or near Moorbridge Crescent (17); On or near Melton Street (7); On or near Pontefract Road (7); On or near Melton Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- S73 0XX: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Moorbridge Crescent · Melton Street · Melton Avenue · Derwent Way · Cliffe Road · Wath Road · Tweed Meadow · Tweed Meadow · Bittern Croft · Brampton Street · Rother Street · Barnsley 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.