Living in Rotherham
Rotherham is a city in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, home to 263,375 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 18%, #67 of 388), low-income households (top 24%, #90 of 387), first-time home buyers (top 24%, #90 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rotherham
- It is part of Greater Sheffield, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 29 min and sets around 15:48; in late June it sets around 21:38.
How Rotherham ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Yorkshire and the Humber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #281 of 378 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #90 of 387 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #183 of 378 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #245 of 378 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #328 of 378 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 36 | #322 of 378 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #301 of 387 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #283 of 368 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #277 of 367 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #309 of 362 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #104 of 387 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #172 of 368 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #235 of 361 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Student | 65 | #119 of 354 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #90 of 378 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #67 of 388 | #7 of 21 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #276 of 363 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 38 | #330 of 387 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 17 | #319 of 378 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #233 of 388 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #320 of 388 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #136 of 388 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #217 of 388 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #148 of 388 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #260 of 388 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 54 | #218 of 388 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #102 of 368 | #11 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sheffield 11 km
- Barnsley 16 km
- Doncaster 17 km
- Bassetlaw 21 km
- Chesterfield 21 km
- North East Derbyshire 22 km
- Bolsover 26 km
- Wakefield 29 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.