S61 4LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Town Lane, 0.6km from Kimberworth Park in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Greasbrough ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 4LJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £56k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 4LJ are sourced from Output Area E00039156 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWN LANE, S61 4LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN LANE, S61 4LJ.
193
44
£ 28,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 4LJ 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.
Area Character
S61 4LJ has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 4LJ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 82,500
1 sales · Mean £ 82,500
Flat
£ 51,000
5 sales · Mean £ 50,760
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S61 4LJ is moderate at 61 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
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Roughwood Primary School
Wingfield Academy
Redscope Primary School
Greasbrough Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oaks Lane Stores0.8 km
- Wingfield Post Office / News0.7 km
- A.Stockdale & Son0.9 km
- Premier Express0.9 km
- Boulton Family Butchers0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Plough0.1 km
- The Keppels (Bar)0.7 km
- The Mill Dam0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tuck In Cafe and Desserts0.9 km
- Chislett Community Pantry0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kular Fish Bar 20.9 km
- De Pizza House0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central3.3 km
- Meadowhall4.1 km
- Chapeltown5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Town Lane/Wingfield Road0.0 km
- Town Lane/Whitegate Walk0.1 km
- Wingfield Road/Town Lane0.1 km
- Roughwood Road/Wensleydale Road0.2 km
- Lapwater Road/Whitegate Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S614LJ · Data under Open Government Licence