Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAKS LANE, S61 2AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKS LANE, S61 2AA.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 28,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S61 2AA spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

S61 2AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oaks Lane, 0.2km from Dropping Well in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Keppel ward and the Rotherham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S61 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00039532 (shared with 5 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 2AA. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

5 sales · Mean £ 192,300

Terraced

£ 151,000

3 sales · Mean £ 144,000

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

Crime around S61 2AA is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting53
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Redscope Primary School

Good454 pupils0.6 km
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Roughwood Primary School

Good310 pupils0.9 km
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Abbey School

Outstanding204 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils1.0 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tasty Tackle Cafe0.5 km
  • Chislett Community Pantry0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Limited0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oaks Lane Stores0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kimberworth Park0.3 km
  • The Droppingwell0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kular Fish Bar 20.5 km
  • Kingsley House0.9 km
  • Thelma's Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meadowhall3.1 km
  • Rotherham Central3.7 km
  • Chapeltown4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Wortley Road/Oaks Lane0.1 km
  • Upper Wortley Road/Oaks Lane0.2 km
  • Upper Wortley Road/Grange Drive0.2 km
  • Droppingwell Road/Droppingwell Farm Close0.3 km
  • Droppingwell Road/Upper Wortley Road0.3 km