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.
SOUTH STREET, S61 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, S61 1ER.
270
45
£ 36,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Meadow View Primary School
Winterhill School
Kelford School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Abbey School
Ferham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Welcome Inn Hotel0.5 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S611ER · Data under Open Government Licence