Whitelee Road Swinton, Rotherham
63 addresses across 4 postcodes (S64), about 780 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 32601946.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorks), about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 63 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crown Street Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2018 | UNIT C1, SWINTON BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE S64 8BH | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (83% of about 1,600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Hattersley Building, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land West of White Lea Road, Mexborough, not permissioned (240 m)
- The Bridge Bar Bridge Street, Swinton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Station Works, Station Street, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 8AU: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Charnwood House, Charnwood Street, Swinton, Rotherham: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Garden Street, Mexborough: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Garden Street, Mexborough, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Alagu Close, Off Highwoods Road, Mexborough, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At Alagu Close ,Off Highwoods Road, Mexborough, permissioned (760 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S64 8BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S64 8AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| S64 8BP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| S64 9QP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 63 addresses are between 20 m and 26 m above sea level (23 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S64 8AP | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| S64 8BH | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| S64 8BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S64 9QP | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinton (South Yorks) 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Mexborough 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rowms Lane/Swinton Bridge | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swinton Interchange/SW2 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Montagu Hospital Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 47.9 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Street Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wath Road Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Dental Care Mexborough | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Montagu Hospital Cdc | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | South Yorkshire Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 20 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood, a scheduled monument, 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 2 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 | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swinton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Hanging Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Peas Hills Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Sticking Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Warren Vale | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Bolton Ings | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 4 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 6 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 11 |
| Under 55 | 48 | 42 |
15 of the street's 63 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 21 from railways, 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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highwoods Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| Montagu Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Laurel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Swinton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Pastures Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Baps S64 8AE | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Monty's Parlour S64 8AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Avago Karting S64 8BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Crumbs Diner S64 8BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Rowms Lane Social Club S64 8AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Gracies S64 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Jan 2026 |
| The Little Town Of Play Ltd S64 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Foodiez S64 8AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Premier Mexborough Convenience S64 9QZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| New Wing Hing S64 9RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Kings House Chinese Takeaway S64 9NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Mexborough Childrens Centre S64 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Paskals Day Nursery 3 Limited S64 9ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Rose Garden S64 8AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Alo Pizza S64 8AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whitelee Road (10); On or near Marriott Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- S64 8BH: 60 addresses
- S64 8AP: 1 address of 57 in the postcode
- S64 8BP: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- S64 9QP: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marriott Road · William Street · Whitelee Road · Whitelea Grove · Frederick Street · Spencer Street · Barker Street · Rowms Lane · Don Pottery Yard · Chapel Street · Cowood Street · Wath 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.