Union Street
Rotherham, England
Reality check: At £327,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£327,250) and connectivity (transport 100) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Union Street is located in Rotherham. Crime is a significant concern, with 343 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is pharmacy (pharmacy, 77m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Midland Road/Princess Street) is 124m away. The median property price is £327,250, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Union Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 678m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Riverside House Library and Customer Service Centre 824m · 10 min walk
- Kimberworth Library 1373m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Ferham Park 491m · 6 min walk
- Centenary Riverside Nature Park 794m · 10 min walk
- Bradgate Park 802m · 10 min walk
- Bradgate Brickworks 850m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Thornhill Primary School 719m · 9 min walk
- Kimberworth Community Primary School 1109m · 14 min walk
- Kelford School 1213m · 15 min walk
- Winterhill School 1743m · 22 min walk
- Canklow Woods Primary School 1998m · 25 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.