Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILL FIELDS, S26 1JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL FIELDS, S26 1JS.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

58

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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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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 94% owned. S26 1JS is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £385k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 23.0% year-on-year.

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

S26 1JS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Fields, 0.4km from Todwick in Todwick. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S26, S26 1JS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 23.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00039252 (shared with 21 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 1JS. The average age is 58.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
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

£ 367,500

4 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

S26 1JS 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 offences11
Public order3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.5 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.0 km
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Wales High School

Good1825 pupils1.2 km
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Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School

Good218 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.4 km
  • Kiveton Spice1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Limes & Whyte Tea Room1.0 km
  • The Real Cafe0.4 km
  • Heaven is Homemade0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Saxon Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.1 km
  • Kiveton Park2.0 km
  • Shireoaks6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/The Meadows0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Mill Hills0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Rectory Gardens0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.3 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.4 km