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.
COMPANIONS CLOSE, S66 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPANIONS CLOSE, S66 1BL.
250
73
£ 37,200 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Wickersley School and Sports College
Flanderwell Primary School
Listerdale Junior Academy
Bramley Sunnyside Junior School
Bramley Sunnyside Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: S661BL · Data under Open Government Licence