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.
OAKS LANE, S61 2AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKS LANE, S61 2AA.
306
44
£ 28,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Redscope Primary School
Roughwood Primary School
Abbey School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Winterhill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tasty Tackle Cafe0.5 km
- Chislett Community Pantry0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Limited0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Oaks Lane Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kimberworth Park0.3 km
- The Droppingwell0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S612AA · Data under Open Government Licence