Quarrell Road Swinton, Rotherham
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (S64), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32608139.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 23).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 420 m (0.3 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 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crown Street Surgery, about 220 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 237 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
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (16); House, detached (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2024 (18); 2025 (4); 2023 (1).
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 (52% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Swinton (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)
- Charnwood House, Charnwood Street, Swinton, Rotherham: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Garage and Van Hire, Church Street, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 0HG: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Station Works, Station Street, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 8AU: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- The Bridge Bar Bridge Street, Swinton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land West of White Lea Road, Mexborough, not permissioned (950 m (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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 35 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S64 8FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S64 8FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Street/King Street Swinton | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW2 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Montagu Hospital Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Street Surgery | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swinton Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Swinton, Swinton Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 20 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wood Street Allotments 1.7 ha | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood, a scheduled monument, 830 m (0.5 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Roman Ridge: section 520yds (480m) E of Dyson's Cottage to Long Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swinton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Golden Smithies Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Creighton Woods | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Hermit Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Warren Vale | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Queen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 140 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highwoods Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Montagu Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Laurel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China S64 8NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Butchers Arms S64 8NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Swinton Grange S64 8LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Charlie Rays S64 8LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Something Rother Tasty S64 8PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Co-operative Food S64 8PZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Staniforths (Rawmarsh) Ltd S64 8PZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| The Courtyard S64 8PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Honey Pot Community Cafe S64 8PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Sarah's Catering S64 8PZ | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Paul Schofield The Quality Butcher S64 8PZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Rosa's Desserts S64 8PZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Swinton Masonic Hall S64 8PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office S64 8PZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 4 Apr 2024 |
| P & D Discounts S64 8PZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A6022 (48); On or near Temperance Street (40); On or near Parking Area (35); On or near Reader Crescent (21); On or near Portland Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 4 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
Charnwood Street · Drakeford Close · Poplar Grove · Highcliffe Drive · King Street · Portland Street · Sidney Street · Crown Street · Temperance Street · Cliffefield Road · Eagleton Gardens · Broome Avenue
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.