Rother Valley
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Rother Valley stretches through the southern parts of Rotherham and into northern Derbyshire, including towns and villages like Dinnington, Thurcroft, Aston, and Kiveton Park. The area features a mix of residential estates, former mining communities, and greenbelt land. Local economies focus on light industry, warehousing, and services, with regeneration projects supporting economic renewal. Rother Valley Country Park is a major local attraction, offering water sports, cycling, and family activities. Residents enjoy good access to both Sheffield and Rotherham, and the area is served by multiple rail stations and major road links, contributing to its appeal for families and commuters.
Wards in Rother Valley
Rother Valley is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Anston & Woodsetts
- Aston & Todwick
- Aughton & Swallownest
- Dinnington
- Hellaby & Maltby West
- Maltby East
- Sitwell
- Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Wales
Rother Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in Rotherham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,708 | 20.26% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,122 | 6.63% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,081 | 12.00% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,852 | 17.17% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,662 | 21.29% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,914 | 22.65% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 85,882 | 93.63% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 1,333 | 1.45% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 1,176 | 1.28% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| African | 408 | 0.44% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 390 | 0.43% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 388 | 0.42% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 361 | 0.39% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 346 | 0.38% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 284 | 0.31% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 243 | 0.26% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 227 | 0.25% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 192 | 0.21% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 128 | 0.14% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 109 | 0.12% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 86 | 0.09% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 79 | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 43 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 29 | 0.03% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 20 | 0.02% | 0.17% | 0.17% |