Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S61 1SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S61 1SA.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1SA 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

S61 1SA has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

S61 1SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Masbrough in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rotherham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1SA are sourced from Output Area E00039079 (shared with 25 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 1SA. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.0%
Asian / British Asian32.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around S61 1SA is moderate at 87 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour55
Burglary30
Shoplifting29
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.3 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils0.6 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.8 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.5 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Avondale Store0.5 km
  • Bankside Service Station0.9 km
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.3 km
  • M & H Newsagent0.2 km
  • Rainbow Mini Market0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Akbars Restaurants1.0 km
  • Camelot Play Castle0.9 km
  • The Man Cave Cafe1.0 km
  • Woodman Cafe0.1 km
  • PNF Catering0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.5 km
  • Bradgate WMC0.7 km
  • The Midland0.3 km
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
  • Corner Kitchen0.3 km
  • Mini Melts & More0.3 km
  • New Wok0.7 km
  • Florentinos0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.3 km
  • Meadowhall2.7 km
  • Darnall6.0 km

Bus Stops

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