Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

BESSEMER PARK, S60 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BESSEMER PARK, S60 1EN.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S60 1EN 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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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in S60 1EN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

S60 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bessemer Park, 0.3km from Ickles in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Brinsworth ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1EN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S60 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00038895 (shared with 28 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 1EN. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

S60 1EN has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.9 km
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Canklow Woods Primary School

Good241 pupils1.2 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Larder0.8 km
  • PNF Catering0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • M & H Newsagent1.0 km
  • Visemdra Food & Hospitality Ltd0.9 km
  • Ferham Minimarket1.0 km
  • Lana mini market1.0 km
  • MFG Masbrough Service Station1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Riverside0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.4 km
  • Meadowhall2.5 km
  • Darnall5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/Bessemer Way0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Ickles Way0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Ickles Way0.3 km
  • Sheffield Road/Fullerton Road0.3 km
  • Sheffield Road/Bessemer Way0.4 km