Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

ARLINGTON AVENUE, S26 2AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON AVENUE, S26 2AA.

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Population

179

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S26 2AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £195k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £195k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

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

S26 2AA is a sought-after residential area on Arlington Avenue, 0.1km from Aston in Swallownest and Aston. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, S26 2AA is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £195k, down 3.7% 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 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00038848 (shared with 15 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 2AA. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 191,000

16 sales · Mean £ 182,139

Detached

£ 327,500

4 sales · Mean £ 340,750

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

S26 2AA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime8
Burglary6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Good304 pupils0.6 km
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Springwood Junior Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Aston Lodge Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.7 km
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Aughton Junior Academy

Good161 pupils1.4 km
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Aston Academy

Good1637 pupils1.5 km
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Aughton Early Years Centre

Good146 pupils1.5 km
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Swallownest Primary School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Rosegarth Supermarket0.5 km
  • Stewarts Fresh Fruit & Veg & Free Range Eggs0.7 km
  • Lodge Lane Mini Market0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Aston Hall Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Petrol Station0.2 km
  • Family Shopper0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Churchill's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Sun Yee0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rosegarth0.5 km
  • Yellow Lion0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ricardo's Cafe & Bistro0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge3.6 km
  • Woodhouse3.8 km
  • Kiveton Park5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Aughton Lane/Maple Grove0.1 km
  • Aughton Lane/Maple Grove0.1 km
  • Worksop Road/North Farm Court0.1 km
  • Worksop Road/Church Lane0.2 km
  • The Chase/Worksop Road0.2 km