Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

COMPANIONS CLOSE, S66 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPANIONS CLOSE, S66 1BL.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

73

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S66 1BL 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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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

S66 1BL is a settled retirement community — average age 73, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £168k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

S66 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Companions Close, 0.4km from Listerdale in Wickersley and Bramley. Administratively it sits within Wickersley North ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, S66 1BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An established, mature community with an average age of 73 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S66 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00038951 (shared with 10 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 S66 1BL. The average age is 73.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 165,000

57 sales · Mean £ 164,859

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

S66 1BL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.4 km
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Good452 pupils0.4 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils0.9 km
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Flanderwell Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils1.0 km
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Listerdale Junior Academy

Good365 pupils1.2 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Junior School

Good335 pupils1.3 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

Good271 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • S&C Smith Ltd0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Be Sustainable0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bollywood0.1 km
  • Elif0.1 km
  • Fika Coffee Lounge0.2 km
  • The Secret Garden Cafe Wickersley0.3 km
  • Social Stop Cafe0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • KFC0.1 km
  • Shiraz Pizza0.1 km
  • Wickersley Chinese Take Away0.1 km
  • Seven Seas0.1 km
  • Chipp Inn0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.3 km
  • Wickersley Social Club0.4 km
  • The Brush & Easel0.8 km
  • Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central5.0 km
  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)7.7 km
  • Woodhouse7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.1 km
  • Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.2 km
  • Bawtry Road/Tanfield Way0.2 km
  • Bawtry Road/The Grove0.3 km
  • Morthen Road/Church Lane0.4 km