S60 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marsh Street, 0.2km from York, New in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1DF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £91k, 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00038907 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH STREET, S60 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH STREET, S60 1DF.
389
33
£ 29,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 75% social renting, S60 1DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S60 1DF. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 91,500
1 sales · Mean £ 91,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S60 1DF is above average at 106 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.
school Local Schools
Ferham Primary School
Canklow Woods Primary School
Broom Valley Community School
Oakwood High School
St Ann's Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- New Ocean City0.8 km
- Pure Panjabi0.3 km
- Fat Tony’s sandwich bar0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Khans Khazana0.8 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Cold Press Care1.0 km
- Canklow Premier0.8 km
- Ann's Candy1.0 km
- Sweet Dreams1.0 km
- Al Sayeed Corner Shop1.0 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Dynasty0.2 km
- The Big Smoke0.6 km
- The Larder0.3 km
- Kebabish Original0.7 km
- Neelagiree0.6 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cutlers Arms0.5 km
- Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- POT8'S0.9 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel0.8 km
- Elliots0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Joblot0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.5 km
- Meadowhall3.4 km
- Darnall5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Bow Bridge0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Old Sheffield Road0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Alma Road0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Alma Road0.2 km
- Canklow Road/Mill Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S601DF · Data under Open Government Licence