Is S26 1HG a safe place to live?

Yes, S26 1HG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S26 1HG?

The average property price in S26 1HG is currently around £495k.

What is the population of S26 1HG?

The population for the S26 1HG area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

GOOSECARR LANE, S26 1HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOOSECARR LANE, S26 1HG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S26 1HG combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £495k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S26 1HG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Goosecarr Lane, 1.1km from Todwick in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, S26 1HG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1HG 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 1HG. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 820,000

1 sales · Mean £ 820,000

Terraced

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 153,400

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

S26 1HG has low crime rates — 22 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 offences5

Anti-social behaviour3

Criminal damage and arson1

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Molly's Tea Room0.9 km
Greenscene Garden Centre0.4 km
Heaven is Homemade1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Cyprus Gardens1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Red Lion Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kiveton Bridge2.2 km
Kiveton Park3.3 km
Woodhouse5.8 km

Bus Stops

Goosecarr Lane/Mona Terrace0.0 km
Goosecarr Lane/Mona Terrace0.0 km
Goosecarr Lane/Sheffield Road0.2 km