Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

POTTER HILL, S61 4NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTER HILL, S61 4NU.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 4NU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S61 4NU is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

S61 4NU is a mixed residential area on Potter Hill, 0.3km from Greasbrough in Greasbrough. Administratively it sits within Greasbrough ward and the Rotherham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S61 4NU are sourced from Output Area E00039146 (shared with 11 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 4NU. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around S61 4NU is moderate at 74 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order25
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Greasbrough Primary School

Good257 pupils0.3 km
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Wingfield Academy

Good944 pupils1.1 km
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Rockingham Junior and Infant School

Good336 pupils1.3 km
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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Milton Arms (Catering)0.6 km
  • Crown Inn0.0 km
  • The Mill Dam0.8 km
  • The Milton Arms0.6 km
  • Greasbrough WMC0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Fulwood Nurseries0.3 km
  • Greasbrough Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Main Street Convenience0.2 km
  • Wagon Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Jumbo Takeaway0.0 km
  • Valentinos Pizzeria0.0 km
  • Five Oceans Chippy0.5 km
  • Taste of China0.0 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central2.7 km
  • Meadowhall5.0 km
  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Potter Hill/Coach Road0.0 km
  • Potter Hill/Scrooby Street0.1 km
  • Potter Hill/Munsbrough Lane0.2 km
  • Coach Road/Munsbrough Rise0.2 km
  • Coach Road/Munsbrough Rise0.2 km