Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIVETON LANE, S26 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIVETON LANE, S26 1HJ.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. S26 1HJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £530k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.

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

S26 1HJ is a sought-after residential area on Kiveton Lane, 0.1km from Todwick in Todwick. Administratively it sits within Wales ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, S26 1HJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k, down 16.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00039249 (shared with 20 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 1HJ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

13 sales · Mean £ 453,307

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

S26 1HJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Burglary2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.0 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greenscene Garden Centre0.9 km
  • Heaven is Homemade0.2 km
  • The Real Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.7 km
  • Kiveton Park2.3 km
  • Woodhouse6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/The Pastures0.0 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Mortains0.0 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.2 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.3 km