Area Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S26 postcode area.

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Population

17,063

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,640 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S26 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £234k. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.

home £234,551 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S26 is a postcode district in Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 526 active and 80 retired postcodes.

The largest share of S26 (14%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes S26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in S26 are around £234k, up 2.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S26 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1544
Anti-social behaviour779
Criminal damage and arson400
Public order344
Vehicle crime298

school Local Schools

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Aughton Early Years Centre

Good146 pupils
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Swallownest Primary School

Requires Improvement210 pupils
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Wales Primary School

Good229 pupils
P

Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils
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Wales High School

Good1825 pupils
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Aston Academy

Good1637 pupils
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Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School

Good211 pupils
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Springwood Junior Academy

Outstanding234 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • H.I.Weldrick Ltd
  • Ascona Retail Ltd
  • Aughton Post Office
  • Del's Convenience Store
  • RESTI GROCER LTD
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aston Hall Hotel
  • Days Inn
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Resti
  • Ricardo's Cafe & Bistro
  • Rother Valley Country Park
  • Starbucks
  • Starbucks
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Burger King
  • Burger King
  • Chopstix
  • Churchill's Fish & Chips
  • Cyprus Gardens
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-op Food Market
  • Co-operative Food
  • Co-operative Petrol Station
  • Family Shopper
  • McColls
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Bangarner Ltd T/A The Station Hotel
  • Duke Of Leeds
  • Red Lion Hotel
  • Robin Hood
  • Roland Arms
  • + 10 more