Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

HERBERT STREET, S61 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT STREET, S61 1ES.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

232

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1ES 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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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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 50% social renting, S61 1ES is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 105.1% year-on-year.

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

S61 1ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Herbert Street, 0.1km from Kimberworth in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 1ES is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 105.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S61 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00039225 (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 1ES. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 91,000

6 sales · Mean £ 93,916

Detached

£ 160,250

2 sales · Mean £ 160,250

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

Crime around S61 1ES is moderate at 59 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft18
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.2 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils0.5 km
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Kelford School

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

Good329 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey School

Outstanding204 pupils1.0 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.1 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bunny's Bakery0.3 km
  • Kimberworth Village Store0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • F M Stores0.7 km
  • The Holmes Sub Post Office0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Welcome Inn Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bradgate WMC0.4 km
  • The Colin0.6 km
  • The Wilton0.5 km
  • Steptoe's Cafe and Bar0.3 km
  • Manor Barn0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.3 km
  • Oasis Health Hut0.5 km
  • Riverside Catering RMBC0.3 km
  • Woodman Cafe1.0 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
  • Himalia0.7 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

  • Meadowhall2.2 km
  • Rotherham Central2.2 km
  • Darnall6.0 km

Bus Stops

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