Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAYLS ROAD, S26 1HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLS ROAD, S26 1HZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

344

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S26 1HZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S26 1HZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.4% year-on-year.

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

S26 1HZ is a safe, established residential area on Rayls Road, 0.1km from Todwick in Todwick. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, S26 1HZ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, down 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1HZ are sourced from Output Area E00039250 (shared with 14 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 1HZ. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 244,000

8 sales · Mean £ 250,812

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

S26 1HZ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.1 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Heaven is Homemade0.3 km
  • The Real Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.6 km
  • Kiveton Park2.2 km
  • Shireoaks6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/Mortains0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Pastures0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.2 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.2 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.2 km