Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

HARTINGTON ROAD, S61 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTINGTON ROAD, S61 1DU.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1DU 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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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, S61 1DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-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 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartington Road, 0.2km from Holmes in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 1DU is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rotherham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00039072 (shared with 6 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 1DU. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 50,000

3 sales · Mean £ 49,166

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

Crime around S61 1DU is moderate at 67 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour34
Burglary26
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.3 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.7 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.7 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils0.8 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.1 km
  • M & H Newsagent0.2 km
  • Premier1.0 km
  • Rainbow Mini Market0.3 km
  • Rehman Stores0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.6 km
  • Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.2 km
  • Bradgate WMC0.7 km
  • The Midland0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Man Cave Cafe0.8 km
  • Akbars Restaurants0.8 km
  • PNF Catering0.6 km
  • Shiloh (Rotherham)0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Box0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
  • New Wok0.8 km
  • Florentinos0.3 km
  • Harry Spices0.3 km
  • Himalia0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.4 km
  • Meadowhall2.5 km
  • Darnall5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferham Road/Hartington Road0.0 km
  • Ferham Road/Ferham Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Ferham Road/Meadow Street0.1 km
  • Ferham Road/Meadow Street0.2 km
  • Kimberworth Road/Ferham Park Avenue0.2 km