S60 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from York, New in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1EH is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00039073 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S60 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S60 1EH.
217
49
£ 28,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1EH 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.
Area Character
With 64% social renting, S60 1EH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S60 1EH. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S60 1EH is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ferham Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
St Ann's Primary School
Kimberworth Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- High House0.7 km
- Cutlers Arms0.6 km
- Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- POT8'S0.9 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Forward to Ethiopia0.8 km
- Geek Retreat0.8 km
- Noshys Shisha0.6 km
- Staniforths0.8 km
- The Market Cafe0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Joblot0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Abby's0.8 km
- Bella Pizza0.8 km
- Chilliz0.6 km
- Hygge0.7 km
- Fat Tony’s sandwich bar0.3 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Ann's Candy0.9 km
- M & H Newsagent0.8 km
- Sweet Dreams0.9 km
- Eastwoods of Rotherham Ltd0.9 km
- Food Plus Supermarket0.7 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.5 km
- Meadowhall3.3 km
- Darnall6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Masbrough Street/John Street0.1 km
- Masbrough Street/Station Road0.1 km
- Masbrough Street/Millmoor Lane0.2 km
- Masbrough Street/Coronation Bridge0.2 km
- College Road/Albert Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S601EH · Data under Open Government Licence