Ravenfield is a village to the east of Rotherham Town Centre with a population of 2,400 approx. Within the Parish boundary there are 1,281 residential properties. It is seen as a rural, relatively affluent area and a desirable place to live.

Ravenfield has a high proportion of people aged over 60. Ravenfield dates back to and was named by the Danes and it was mentioned in the Domesday Book created by William the Conqueror. Until the 20th century it remained a small rural settlement. Thereafter it began to grow due in no small way to Silverwood Colliery which opened in 1905 and was closed in 1995.

The village has a church, St James, which was built in 1756. It also has a primary school. There are a couple of pubs, The Cavalier and The Ravenfield Arms, plus a few shops near to the main crossroads. The Parish Council runs a Parish Hall which is extensively used by many groups and organisations within the village.