S60 1EX is an up-and-coming urban area on Masbrough Street, 0.4km from Thorn Hill in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1EX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 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 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00168755 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASBROUGH STREET, S60 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASBROUGH STREET, S60 1EX.
259
35
£ 29,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1EX 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 40% social renting, S60 1EX 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 1EX. 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
Economic Activity
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 1EX are high at 351 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
Clifton Community School
Eastwood Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- High House0.5 km
- Angel0.4 km
- M + B Holdings0.5 km
- Mailcoach0.6 km
- New York Tavern0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Forward to Ethiopia0.6 km
- Geek Retreat0.5 km
- Noshys Shisha0.4 km
- Staniforths0.6 km
- The Market Cafe0.6 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Joblot0.9 km
- Lidl0.0 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Abby's0.5 km
- Bella Pizza0.5 km
- Chilliz0.5 km
- Hygge0.5 km
- Cafe Noor0.6 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- 7 Days Store0.6 km
- Andrews0.6 km
- Arden News & Cards0.5 km
- B & M0.5 km
- Dale Farm Foods0.6 km
- + 56 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.4 km
- Meadowhall3.6 km
- Darnall6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
- Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
- Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.1 km
- College Road/Masbrough Street0.2 km
- College Road/Bridge Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S601EX · Data under Open Government Licence