RotherhamS61
Rotherham · Yorkshire and The Humber
S61 Rotherham occupies the 71st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 53.7, indicating strong market fundamentals. Over the past five years, the district has delivered 4.4% compound annual price growth alongside 6.1% rental growth, suggesting rental yields are outpacing capital appreciation. Population expansion of 0.8% over the same period reflects modest demographic movement. The area's pre-cursor gentrification stage indicates early-phase development characteristics, with infrastructure and investment beginning to reshape the locality. These metrics present a profile of steady rental income potential relative to price appreciation, relevant for investors evaluating yield-driven strategies in northern England's property market.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Rotherham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by demand.
Rotherham (S61) common questions
Is Rotherham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Rotherham (S61) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 30% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Rotherham safe?
Rotherham has a safety score of 48/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Rotherham?
The average property price in Rotherham (S61) is £182k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Rotherham?
The median monthly rent in Rotherham (S61) is £916 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Rotherham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sheffield (S12), Rotherham (S60), Rotherham (S62), Rotherham (S65). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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