Sharpfield Avenue Rawmarsh, Rotherham
30 addresses across 5 postcodes (S62), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32601534.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 9, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Swinton (South Yorks), about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £141,500 | £140,000 | £162,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £98,000 | £78,000 | £118,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £92,100 | £92,100 | £92,100 |
| 2007 | 2 | £105,250 | £96,500 | £114,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £93,750 | £82,500 | £105,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £50,126 | £50,126 | £50,126 |
| 2002 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £39,950 | £39,950 | £39,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 8 S62 7QB | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 34 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £152,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 May 2022 | 1 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 17 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 7 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 5 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | 21 S62 7QF | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 18 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 8 S62 7QB | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2016 | 6 S62 7QB | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 17 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2010 | 24 S62 7QD | Terraced | £92,100 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 28 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2007 | 11 S62 7QS | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 32 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 26 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 6 S62 7QB | Semi-detached | £50,126 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 32 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 10 S62 7QB | Semi-detached | £39,950 | |
| 4 Dec 1998 | 13 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £42,500 | |
| 12 Jul 1996 | 32 S62 7QD | Semi-detached | £36,500 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 15 S62 7QS | Semi-detached | £32,950 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (17); 1967-1975 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (7); rented (private) (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 (54% of about 630 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S62 7QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| S62 7QS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S62 7QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S62 7QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S62 7PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 74 m and 86 m above sea level (81 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S62 7PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S62 7QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S62 7QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S62 7QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S62 7QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Rotherham Central 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thorogate/Sharpfield Avenue Upper Haugh | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW1 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.4 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rawmarsh Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lodges (Wathwood Hospital) | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Family Shopper Rawmarsh, Rrawmarsh Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 14 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,160 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Upper Haugh Cricket Ground 1.8 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rosehill Park Allotments 7,870 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Ridge: section 300yds (270m) long N of Birchwood (E of Chemical Cottages), a scheduled monument, 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge: section 300yds (270m) long N of Birchwood (E of Chemical Cottages) | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Roman Ridge: section 140yds (130m) long in Dyson's Plantation | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Wood | Wood | 190 m north-east |
| Monk Wood | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Warren Vale | Valley | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hermit Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Kilnhurst Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 30 |
1 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Rawmarsh Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Catering (RMBC) S62 7HS | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Trades & Labour Club S62 7QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2019 |
| One Stop Rawmarsh S62 7HX | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Monkwood Primary School S62 7JD | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Monkwood Primary Academy Breakfast Club S62 7JD | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2020 |
| The Lime Trees at Monkwood S62 7JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Nexus Multi Academy Trust S62 7JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Pops Outdoor Adventure S62 7FL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Victoria Park Hall Pre-school S62 7HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Parade (27); On or near Macmanus Avenue (23); On or near Hague Avenue (18); On or near Wood Close (8); On or near Burkinshaw Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 5 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
- S62 7QD: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- S62 7QS: 9 addresses
- S62 7QB: 6 addresses
- S62 7QF: 2 addresses
- S62 7PP: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Potterdyke Avenue · Woodleys Avenue · Macmanus Avenue · Renville Close · Glebeland Close · Rushey Close · Morris Avenue · Whiteleys Avenue · The Parade · Kempwell Drive · Burkinshaw Avenue · Wood Close
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.