Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

WASTENEYS ROAD, S26 1JF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASTENEYS ROAD, S26 1JF.

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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
paymentsAffluence
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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S26 1JF combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£207k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £207k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 22.4% year-on-year.

home £207,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S26 1JF is a sought-after residential area on Wasteneys Road, 0.2km from Todwick in Todwick. Administratively it sits within Wales ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, S26 1JF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, up 22.4% 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 1JF 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 1JF. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Detached

£ 212,500

1 sales · Mean £ 212,500

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

S26 1JF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.3 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.2 km
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Wales High School

Good1825 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Heaven is Homemade0.3 km
  • The Real Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.4 km
  • Kiveton Park2.0 km
  • Shireoaks6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/Mill Hills0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Meadows0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Rectory Gardens0.2 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.3 km