S60 1FF is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.2km from Rotherham in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S60 1FF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (507 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £51k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.8% year-on-year. 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 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00168756 (shared with 467 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, S60 1FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, S60 1FF.
278
30
£ 29,500 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S60 1FF is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S60 1FF. The average age is 30.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 52,500
9 sales · Mean £ 57,022
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S60 1FF are high at 507 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Primary School
Clifton Community School
Ferham Primary School
Broom Valley Community School
Eastwood Village Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Coleridge Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- High House0.1 km
- Cutlers Arms0.2 km
- POT8'S0.2 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel1.0 km
- Albion Road WMC0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Forward to Ethiopia0.2 km
- Geek Retreat0.2 km
- Noshys Shisha0.1 km
- Staniforths0.2 km
- The Market Cafe0.3 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Joblot0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Abby's0.1 km
- Bella Pizza0.1 km
- Chilliz0.1 km
- Hygge0.1 km
- Rajas0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Ann's Candy0.3 km
- Sweet Dreams0.3 km
- Kashmir Food Store1.0 km
- United Market & Butchers0.9 km
- Masbrough Service Station0.6 km
- + 63 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.2 km
- Meadowhall3.9 km
- Darnall6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Corporation Street/Domine Lane0.0 km
- Corporation Street/Market Street0.1 km
- Corporation Street/Upper Millgate0.1 km
- Market Street/Corporation Street0.1 km
- Corporation Street/Bridge Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S601FF · Data under Open Government Licence