Is S25 1YX a safe place to live?

Yes, S25 1YX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 44 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S25 1YX?

The average property price in S25 1YX is currently around £215k.

What is the population of S25 1YX?

The population for the S25 1YX area is approximately 372 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

ORCHARD CLOSE, S25 1YX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, S25 1YX.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

workEmployment

8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S25 1YX — age 51, 82% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £215k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S25 1YX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.4km from Laughton-en-le-Morthen in Laughton en le Morthen. Administratively it sits within Dinnington ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for S25 1YX are sourced from Output Area E00039471 (shared with 32 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 S25 1YX. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

S25 1YX has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour12

Criminal damage and arson12

Violence and sexual offences6

Vehicle crime5

Burglary2

school Local Schools

Laughton Junior and Infant School

Good226 pupils0.3 km

Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good114 pupils0.3 km

Elements Academy

1.5 km

Dinnington High School

Requires Improvement984 pupils1.6 km

Dinnington Community Primary School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kiveton Park5.7 km
Kiveton Bridge6.0 km
Shireoaks7.5 km

Bus Stops

St Johns Road/St Johns Court0.1 km
St Johns Road/St Johns Court0.1 km
St Johns Road/Kingswood Avenue0.2 km
St Johns Road/Kingswood Avenue0.2 km
School Road/High Street0.3 km