Rotherham
Rotherham has transformed itself over the last decade and is playing a major role in the forefront of Yorkshire’s resurgence. It has a proud industrial heritage, but is now building a new future with exciting new jobs and investment.
Key facts about Rotherham include:
- Approximately 70% of the Borough is rural, and the town is surrounded by attractive villages and rolling countryside
- It has a population of around 250,000 with a vibrant mix of people, cultures and communities
- It has excellent transport links to both the rest of the country and beyond, served by excellent road, rail and air links
- It’s an increasingly prosperous town, with inward investment at an all-time high, and a vibrant economy
- The quality of life in Rotherham is good, and the cost of living is significantly less than the UK average
- Educational attainment is improving year by year
- Rotherham has a wide range of leisure facilities and activities
- Rotherham is a comparatively safe place to live. Burglary figures are the lowest in South Yorkshire, and violent crime is less than half the national average