Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTH STREET, S61 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, S61 1ER.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1ER represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S61 1ER spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 86.6% year-on-year.

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

S61 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Street, 0.2km from Kimberworth in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 86.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S61 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00039210 (shared with 10 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 1ER. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,750

5 sales · Mean £ 66,650

Terraced

£ 74,000

6 sales · Mean £ 76,833

Semi-Detached

£ 121,500

3 sales · Mean £ 120,500

Detached

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

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

Crime around S61 1ER is moderate at 57 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.1 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils0.6 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey School

Outstanding204 pupils1.1 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bunny's Bakery0.4 km
  • Kimberworth Village Store0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • F M Stores0.6 km
  • The Holmes Sub Post Office0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Welcome Inn Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bradgate WMC0.3 km
  • The Colin0.6 km
  • The Wilton0.4 km
  • Steptoe's Cafe and Bar0.4 km
  • Manor Barn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.3 km
  • Oasis Health Hut0.5 km
  • Riverside Catering RMBC0.4 km
  • Woodman Cafe0.9 km
  • The Man Cave Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Corner Kitchen0.6 km
  • Mini Melts & More0.6 km
  • Thelma's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Himalia0.6 km
  • Kingsley House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-operative Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central2.2 km
  • Meadowhall2.3 km
  • Darnall5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kimberworth Road/Ewers Road0.1 km
  • Kimberworth Road/Ewers Road0.1 km
  • Church Street/High Street0.2 km
  • Meadowhall Road/Winter Hill Lane0.3 km
  • High Street/Church Street0.3 km