Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S60 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

259

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S60 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in S60 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

S60 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from York, New in Rotherham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.

The people who live in S60 1BJ are typical of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are high (391 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00168755 (shared with 147 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 1BJ. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near S60 1BJ are high at 391 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 offences315
Shoplifting199
Public order131
Anti-social behaviour101
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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St Ann's Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils1.1 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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Clifton Community School

Good949 pupils1.3 km
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Canklow Woods Primary School

Good241 pupils1.5 km
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Oakwood High School

Good1052 pupils1.5 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.7 km
  • Platinum Lounge & Bar0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • High House0.3 km
  • Cutlers Arms0.0 km
  • POT8'S0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.9 km
  • Albion Road WMC0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Forward to Ethiopia0.4 km
  • Geek Retreat0.5 km
  • Noshys Shisha0.4 km
  • Staniforths0.4 km
  • The Market Cafe0.6 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Joblot0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sprouts Supermarket0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Abby's0.4 km
  • Bella Pizza0.4 km
  • Chilliz0.2 km
  • Hygge0.3 km
  • Rajas0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Ann's Candy0.6 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.6 km
  • Cold Press Care0.9 km
  • Masbrough Service Station0.6 km
  • MFG Masbrough Service Station0.9 km
  • + 57 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central0.2 km
  • Meadowhall3.8 km
  • Darnall6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate/Main Street0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Westgate0.1 km
  • Westgate/Unity Place0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Westgate0.2 km
  • Moorgate Street/Ship Hill0.2 km