Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

COLWICK GROVE, S61 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWICK GROVE, S61 1AF.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1AF 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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S61 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S61 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colwick Grove, 0.3km from Masbrough Common in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 1AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k. 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 S61 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00039081 (shared with 7 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 S61 1AF. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 172,638

3 sales · Mean £ 201,757

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 188,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S61 1AF is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft23
Burglary21
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils0.3 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.6 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.8 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils1.1 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.3 km
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Wingfield Academy

Good944 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Avondale Store0.2 km
  • Bankside Service Station0.5 km
  • F M Stores0.6 km
  • Ferham Minimarket0.7 km
  • Lana mini market0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Manor Barn0.9 km
  • The Drawbridge1.0 km
  • The Pewter Pot0.9 km
  • Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.6 km
  • Bradgate WMC0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ring-O-Bells Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Florentinos0.7 km
  • Harry Spices0.7 km
  • Himalia0.6 km
  • Prime Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Welcome Inn Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Oasis Health Hut0.8 km
  • Woodman Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.6 km
  • Meadowhall2.9 km
  • Darnall6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fenton Road/Leatham Avenue0.1 km
  • Fenton Road/Bradgate Road0.1 km
  • Wortley Road/Wilton Gardens0.1 km
  • New Wortley Road/Fenton Road0.2 km
  • New Wortley Road/Wilton Gardens0.2 km