Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

BARBER CLOSE, S26 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBER CLOSE, S26 1HA.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S26 1HA spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S26 1HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barber Close, 0.3km from Todwick in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, S26 1HA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00039251 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S26 1HA. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 237,000

5 sales · Mean £ 245,300

Semi-Detached

£ 196,250

10 sales · Mean £ 212,750

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

S26 1HA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Burglary2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.3 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.4 km
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Wales High School

Good1825 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greenscene Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Heaven is Homemade0.1 km
  • The Real Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.6 km
  • Kiveton Park2.4 km
  • Woodhouse6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.2 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Pastures0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Mortains0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.4 km