Thorogate
Rotherham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £127,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£127,000).
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£127,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £127,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Thorogate is located in Rotherham, near Rawmarsh. Crime is around average for the area, with 132 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 11m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £127,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 80m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Thorogate, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Rawmarsh Library and Customer Service Centre 1408m · 18 min walk
- Rawmarsh Community Library 1653m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Warren Vale LNR 260m · 3 min walk
- Rosehill Park 309m · 4 min walk
- Sandhill Park 1378m · 17 min walk
- Pottery Pond 1533m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School 80m · 1 min walk
- Monkwood Primary School 446m · 6 min walk
- Rawmarsh Community School 734m · 9 min walk
- Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School 769m · 10 min walk
- Rotherham Aspire 1176m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.