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House prices in Rotherham
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Rotherham is worth £192,309, up 2.9% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £298,487.
That's 29% below the UK average of £271,295.
Rotherham house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Rotherham
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- S81 ▼ -1.7% £240,000 75 sales
- S60 → 0.0% £215,000 1,350 sales
- S26 ▼ -4.2% £212,500 893 sales
- S25 ▼ -0.9% £187,500 777 sales
- S66 ▲ +5.3% £180,000 1,304 sales
- S64 ▲ +1.7% £172,750 422 sales
- S63 ▲ +3.7% £165,000 564 sales
- S61 ▲ +6.5% £160,000 844 sales
- S65 ▼ -3.1% £159,000 754 sales
- S62 ▲ +3.3% £150,000 509 sales
- S73 ▼ -1.3% £135,000 39 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £298,487 ▲ +2.4%
- Semi-detached £189,147 ▲ +3.5%
- Terraced £150,768 ▲ +3.1%
- Flat £101,655 ▼ -2.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 45 MELTON HIGH STREET, S63 6QF | £70,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 THORNTON STREET, S61 2LB | £95,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 HAZEL ROAD, S66 8BD | £218,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 THORNTON STREET, S61 2LB | £95,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 FREDERICK STREET, S60 5SY | £121,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 77 BRITON STREET, S63 0HR | £43,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 WESTERN ROAD, S65 2EX | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 198 DALE HILL ROAD, S66 8AG | £175,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 VICTORIA WAY, S66 8RG | £200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 JOSEPHINE ROAD, S61 1BJ | £60,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Rotherham costs 5.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Rotherham ranks nationally →
Rotherham is the 45th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 100,739 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Rotherham.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £882
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Wigan £194,494
- House prices in Calderdale £189,509
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
- House prices in Wakefield £197,140
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
- House prices in Liverpool £184,670
- House prices in Bolton £200,126
- House prices in North Tyneside £200,392
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Rotherham?
- The average house price in Rotherham is £192,309, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Rotherham changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Rotherham have risen +2.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Rotherham by property type?
- Latest average prices in Rotherham:
- detached homes: £298,487
- semi-detached homes: £189,147
- terraced homes: £150,768
- flats: £101,655
- Is Rotherham affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Rotherham costs 5.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Rotherham ranks nationally.
- Is Rotherham an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Rotherham costs £192,309 — 29% less than the UK average of £271,295. Rotherham is the 45th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Rotherham?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Rotherham's average of £192,309, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Rotherham?
- On a typical Rotherham sale at £192,309, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,300–£3,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Rotherham?
- Moving home in Rotherham typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.