S61 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ferham Road, 0.3km from Holmes in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S61 1DZ offers 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 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rotherham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.8% 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 S61 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00039097 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERHAM ROAD, S61 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERHAM ROAD, S61 1DZ.
397
28
£ 28,400 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 1DZ 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
Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 49% private renter occupancy, S61 1DZ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 1DZ. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
Terraced
£ 78,000
10 sales · Mean £ 75,814
Detached
£ 88,300
1 sales · Mean £ 88,300
Semi-Detached
£ 64,000
2 sales · Mean £ 64,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S61 1DZ is moderate at 79 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
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Kelford School
Thornhill Primary School
Meadow View Primary School
Winterhill School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ave Ferham Supermarket0.0 km
- M & H Newsagent0.3 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Rainbow Mini Market0.3 km
- Rehman Stores0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel0.7 km
- Manor Barn0.9 km
- Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.3 km
- Bradgate WMC0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Man Cave Cafe0.7 km
- Akbars Restaurants0.7 km
- PNF Catering0.7 km
- Shiloh (Rotherham)0.9 km
- The Sandwich Box0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- New Wok0.9 km
- Florentinos0.4 km
- Harry Spices0.4 km
- Himalia0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central1.5 km
- Meadowhall2.4 km
- Darnall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ferham Road/Meadow Street0.0 km
- Ferham Road/Meadow Street0.1 km
- Wilton Lane/Regent Street0.1 km
- Ferham Road/Hartington Road0.1 km
- Wilton Lane/Kimberworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S611DZ · Data under Open Government Licence