Ward profile
Employment, Benefits and Pension
Crime and Anti-social Behaviour
Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015 and 2019
Ward description
Aughton and Swallownest ward is in the south-central part of Rotherham with a population of 8,321 (2021 census).
The ward is represented by two members of the Council.
Although the ward covers a large rural area, most people live in the suburban areas of Aughton and Swallownest, along with the village of Ulley and the southern tip of Orgreave parish.
The ward is served by three parish councils including the North and West wards of Aston cum Aughton parish (total parish population 15,231); Orgreave parish (population estimate 772); and the whole of Ulley parish (population estimate 177).
The hilly landscape around Ulley reservoir forms the setting for a country park.
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Population
The population of Aughton & Swallownest ward has increased by almost 30% since 2011 in contrast to the much smaller increase in the borough population. The age structure of the population is similar to the Rotherham average.
|
Age |
Ward Population |
Ward Percentage |
Rotherham Percentage |
|
Age 00-15 |
1605 |
19.29 |
18.89 |
|
Age 16-24 |
772 |
9.28 |
9.60 |
|
Age 25-44 |
2058 |
24.73 |
25.09 |
|
Age 45-64 |
2287 |
27.48 |
26.76 |
|
Age 65+ |
1599 |
19.22 |
19.66 |
|
Total |
8321 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
Ward ethnicity
Aughton & Swallownest is among the 80% of wards where the white British population exceeds 90%, and the 60% of wards where the 2020 School and Pupil Census shows the white British school age population exceeding 90%.
|
Ethnicity |
Ward % |
Rotherham % |
England % |
|
White British |
93.50 |
88.30 |
74.70 |
|
Asian/Asian British |
2.00 |
5.30 |
9.60 |
|
White Other |
1.40 |
2.80 |
6.30 |
|
Mixed/multiple |
1.60 |
1.40 |
3.00 |
|
Black/Black British |
1.00 |
1.10 |
4.20 |
|
Other |
0.40 |
1.10 |
2.20 |
Housing
Total dwellings (2021 Census) - 3652
Total dwellings (2011 Census) - 2661
Change since 2011 (%) – 37.20
Number of households
Households (2021 Census) - 3517
Households (2011 Census) - 2661
Change since 2011 (%) – 32.20
Population Density (no. of residents per square Kilometre) 2021 Census
Ward – 814.60
Rotherham - 927.70
Employment
In Aughton & Swallownest ward the total claimant count in July 2023 is 200, which is 3.2% of the working age population. This is lower than the Rotherham average where the claimant count is 4.3% of the working age population.
Aughton & Swallownest ward has a high proportion of local employment in education, retail and construction. The proportion of employment in public administration and defence and manufacturing is below average. Employment levels in the ward depend on opportunities elsewhere as local jobs are only sufficient for 23% of local workers.
Health
In Aughton & Swallownest 46.9% are in very good health, and 1.6% are in very bad health. In comparison, in Rotherham 44.3% are in very good health and 1.6% are in very bad health.
According to Census 2021, in Aughton & Swallownest ward, 19.9% of the population are considered to be disabled under the Equality Act 2010, compared to 21.1% in Rotherham and 17.3% in England.
Life expectancy
In the period 2016-2020, Aughton & Swallownest ward's life expectancy at birth for females is 82.4 years and for males is 77.9 years. This is worse than the England average. In comparison, Rotherham's life expectancy for females is 81.3 years and for males is 77.6 years.
Lifestyle and diseases
In the 2016-20 time period, the mortality ratio for deaths from strokes in Aughton & Swallownest ward is 105.3. This is similar to England. In comparison, the lowest mortality ratio for stroke deaths in a Rotherham ward is 56.7 in Aston & Todwick ward and the highest ratio is 185.8 in Rother Vale ward.
In the 2016-20 time period, the mortality ratio for deaths from respiratory disease in Aughton & Swallownest ward is 148.4. This is worse than England. In comparison, the lowest mortality ratio for deaths from respiratory disease in a Rotherham ward is 79.9 in Bramley & Ravenfield ward and the highest ratio is 209.1 in Rother Vale ward.
In the 2016-20 time period, the mortality ratio for deaths from coronary heart disease in Aughton & Swallownest ward is 101.4. This is similar to England. In comparison, the lowest mortality ratio for deaths from coronary heart disease in a Rotherham ward is 76.2 in Aston & Todwick ward and the highest ratio is 152.1 in Rotherham East ward.
In the 2016-20 time period, the mortality ratio for deaths from circulatory disease in Aughton & Swallownest ward is 101.2. This is similar to England. In comparison, the lowest mortality ratio for deaths from circulatory disease in a Rotherham ward is 73.5 in Aston & Todwick ward and the highest ratio is 141.9 in Rother Vale ward.
In the 2016-20 time period, the mortality ratio for deaths from cancer in Aughton & Swallownest ward is 108.6. This is similar to England. In comparison, the lowest mortality ratio for deaths from cancer in a Rotherham ward is 94.2 in Aston & Todwick ward and the highest ratio is 152.1 in Rother Vale ward.
Obesity
In Aughton & Swallownest ward (for the time period 2019/20-2021/22) the percentage of children in Reception (aged 4-5 years) classified as overweight or obese is 19.2%. This is better than the England average. The percentage of children classified as obese (including severe obesity) is 6.8%. This is better than the England average. In Rotherham overall (for comparison) the percentage of children aged 4-5 years classified as overweight or obese is 25.1% and the percentage classified as obese (including severe obesity) is 11.4%.
In Aughton & Swallownest ward (for the time period 2019/20-2021/22) the percentage of children in Year 6 (aged 10-11 years) classified as overweight or obese is 36.4%. This is worse than the England average. The percentage of children classified as obese (including severe obesity) is 23.4%. This is worse than the England average. In Rotherham overall (for comparison) the percentage of children aged 10-11 years classified as overweight or obese is 38.8% and the percentage classified as obese (including severe obesity) is 25.1%.
Education
According to Census 2021, in Aughton & Swallownest ward 21.5% of residents aged 16 or over have no qualifications, and 24.4% are qualified to level 4 or above. In comparison 23.4% in Rotherham have no qualifications and 23.1% are qualified to level 4 or above.
For Aughton & Swallownest ward in 2023, there was a total of 88 pupils at the end of key stage 2, of which 61.4% were disadvantaged compared to 54.5% for Rotherham overall. The percentage of pupils in the ward achieving the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths was 55.7%, compared to 54.5% in Rotherham and 59% nationally.
For Aughton & Swallownest ward in 2023, there was a total of 70 pupils at the end of key stage 4, of which 55.7% of pupils were disadvantaged, compared to 53.4%% in Rotherham overall. The average Attainment 8 score for the ward was 37.7, compared to 43.2 in Rotherham and 46.2 nationally.
Crime and ASB
Levels of recorded crime and anti-social behavior in Aughton & Swallownest ward are lower than the Rotherham average.
In Aughton & Swallownest ward in 2021 there were a total of 735 recorded crimes. This equates to 88 recorded crimes per 1,000 population compared to 110 per 1,000 population for Rotherham.
In Aughton & Swallownest ward in 2021, there were a total of 166 recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour. This equates to 20 recorded incidents per 1,000 population, compared to 19 per 1,000 population for Rotherham.
Index of Deprivation
Aughton & Swallownest ward has a rank of 14 out of 25 wards in Rotherham and is in Decile 4. Of the 25 wards in Rotherham, 5 are in the top 20% most deprived in the country (deciles 1 and 2). The top 3 most deprived wards in Rotherham are Rotherham East, Dalton & Thrybergh and Maltby East.
Deprivation in Aughton & Swallownest ward is below the borough average and in most of the ward is also well below the national average. There is one neighbourhood (Aston North West) which is within the most deprived 10% in England.
In Aughton & Swallownest ward, the proportion of all children aged 0-15 living in income deprived families is 23.3% and the proportion of those aged 60 or over who experience income deprivation is 15.1%. The ward with the highest proportion of children aged 0-15 living in income deprived families is Dalton & Thrybergh ward at 39.1%. The ward with the highest proportion of those aged 60 and over who experience income deprivation is Rotherham East ward at 36.9%.
Data sources
Data sources contained within this document include:
Population - ONS Census data via NOMIS Ethnicity - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Religion - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Housing - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Households - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Unemployment claimants aged 16-64 - ONS Claimant Count via NOMIS
Types of employment - Business Register and Employment Survey via NOMIS
General Health - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Disability - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Life expectancy at birth - Public Health England Fingertips
Causes of death - Public Health England Fingertips
Overweight and obesity in children - Public Health England Fingertips
Highest level of education - ONS Census data via NOMIS
Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 attainment - RMBC Children & Young People's Services
Index of Multiple Deprivation - Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Community assets map - OpenStreetMap via TomTom/Microsoft Corporation
Access to green space - Green Space Index 2023 commissioned by The Ordinance Survey and undertaken by The Fields in Trust
Crime data - www.police.uk