Rotherham Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

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The Rotherham property market recorded 2,589 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £182,500. This places Rotherham £16k above the South Yorkshire county median of £167,000, and £103k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Rotherham have shown modest growth, with a year-on-year change of +0.3%. Within South Yorkshire, Rotherham ranks 2nd by price out of 6 principal towns, and 4th by transaction volume.

Rotherham median prices have moved from £185,000 in Q1 2025 to £175,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -5.4% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Rotherham vary significantly by type. The table below compares Rotherham prices with South Yorkshire county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Rotherham command £305,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £104,500. The £201k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Rotherham recorded 56 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 2.2% of total sales. This indicates meaningful developer activity and proven buyer demand for new homes in the area.

New-build properties in Rotherham traded at a premium of 95.8% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider South Yorkshire market, 109 new-build completions were recorded — see our South Yorkshire property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Rotherham, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £85,000 to £312,300 illustrates the breadth of the Rotherham market.

For developers considering Rotherham, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £182,500 and detached homes at £305,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Rotherham scheme with a GDV of £305,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £198,250 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 0.3% year-on-year, Rotherham presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Rotherham's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across South Yorkshire:

For the full South Yorkshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive South Yorkshire property market report.