Cost of Living in S26
Rotherham
S26 at a glance
Postcode district (S26)£215k
Median home price
1,964
Sales (last 5y)
-22%
vs national median
£144
Est. council tax / mo
6.1/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the S26 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in S26
Postcode district (S26)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £329,995 | 609 | −£80k |
| Semi-detached | £190,000 | 940 | −£70k |
| Terraced | £140,000 | 356 | −£76k |
| Flat | £111,500 | 59 | −£119k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in S26
Band C
Estimated band
£1,733
Estimated annual cost
£144
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (S26)S26 sits at an average deprivation decile of 6.1 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 19 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 22% less than the national median.