The market
The Rotherham property market
Over the last 12 months, 1,526 homes sold across Rotherham’s 6 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £170,000. Prices are broadly flat on the year before. Semi-detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£170,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£194,753
Average sold price
last 12 months
1,526
Homes sold
last 12 months
+0%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Rotherham |
Sales |
Median price |
| Semi-detached |
671 |
£170,000 |
| Terraced |
429 |
£120,000 |
| Detached |
325 |
£305,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
70 |
£99,500 |
| Other |
31 |
£190,000 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for S60, S61, S62, S63, S65, S66. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Rotherham
Choosing the right estate agent in Rotherham can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Rotherham has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the 6 postcode districts that make up the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Rotherham on what can be observed rather than
what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are
currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.
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Rotherham Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Rotherham?
If you sell your Rotherham home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Rotherham agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Rotherham agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Rotherham agents.
What are common estate agent red flags in Rotherham?
Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Rotherham: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Rotherham agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Rotherham agents. vetted Rotherham agents.
When is the best time to sell a house in Rotherham?
Spring (March–May) and early autumn (September–October) are traditionally the strongest months for selling in Rotherham, with more active buyers and longer viewing daylight. That said, a well-priced home with the right agent will sell year-round. Find the best-performing agents in Rotherham today. best Rotherham agents.
Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in Rotherham?
In Rotherham, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most Rotherham sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare Rotherham agents.
