Riddings Close Thurcroft, Rotherham
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (S66), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32602814.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8).
- 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 Kiveton Bridge, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Winthrop Park, is about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery, about 140 m away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11).
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 (45% of about 1,210 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.
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S66 9LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S66 9LX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 103 m and 106 m above sea level (105 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S66 9LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S66 9LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kiveton Bridge 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Kiveton Park 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Woodhouse 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laughton Road/Steadfolds Lane Thurcroft | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dinnington Interchange/A1 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Monks Bridge Farm (Dinnington) evyve | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 58.9 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Arbour Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | Rotherham General Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Thurcroft, Thurcroft Cashzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Winthrop Park 2,500 m² | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 30 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moat Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Pea Carr Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Hawk Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Wood Piece | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Carr Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Laughton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thurcroft Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft Miners Institute S66 9LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Macchiato Lounge S66 9LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Thurcroft Toddler Group S66 9LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Oriental Chef S66 9LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Spar / Subway / Greggs S66 9LA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Fields Fruit & Veg Ltd. S66 9DD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Flames Grill S66 9DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Thurcroft Mini Market S66 9DD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Thurcroft Quencher S66 9DD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Thurcroft Fish Bar S66 9DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Brian's Frozen Foods S66 9DD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Green Arbour General Store S66 9DD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Green Arbour Road Pharmacy S66 9DD | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Thurcroft Primary School S66 9DD | School/college/university | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Peppaz S66 9DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Waverley Avenue (14); On or near West Street (10); On or near The Crescent End (7); On or near Riddings Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
The Crescent End · West Street · Waverley Avenue · Thurbrook Gardens · Waverley Avenue · Recreation Avenue · Brookhouse Dell · Church Street · Steadfolds Lane · Sandy Lane · School Road · South Street
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.