Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S60 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S60 1AR.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

S60 1AR is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

home £45,619 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S60 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Rotherham in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S60 1AR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (385 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £45k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S60 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00168756 (shared with 467 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 S60 1AR. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 45,619

2 sales · Mean £ 45,619

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near S60 1AR are high at 385 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences339
Shoplifting184
Public order132
Anti-social behaviour103
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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St Ann's Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils1.0 km
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Clifton Community School

Good949 pupils1.2 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.2 km
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Broom Valley Community School

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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Eastwood Village Primary School

Good204 pupils1.5 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.6 km
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Oakwood High School

Good1052 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.6 km
  • Platinum Lounge & Bar0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • High House0.1 km
  • Cutlers Arms0.1 km
  • POT8'S0.3 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel1.0 km
  • Albion Road WMC0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Forward to Ethiopia0.2 km
  • Geek Retreat0.4 km
  • Noshys Shisha0.3 km
  • Staniforths0.2 km
  • The Market Cafe0.4 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Joblot0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sprouts Supermarket0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Abby's0.2 km
  • Bella Pizza0.2 km
  • Chilliz0.0 km
  • Hygge0.2 km
  • Rajas0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Ann's Candy0.4 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.4 km
  • United Market & Butchers1.0 km
  • Cold Press Care1.0 km
  • Masbrough Service Station0.6 km
  • + 63 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central0.1 km
  • Meadowhall3.9 km
  • Darnall6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate/Unity Place0.0 km
  • Westgate/Main Street0.1 km
  • Moorgate Street/Ship Hill0.1 km
  • The Crofts/Moorgate Street0.1 km
  • Main Street/Westgate0.1 km