Is S26 1AB a safe place to live?

Yes, S26 1AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of S26 1AB?

The population for the S26 1AB area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S26 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S26 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10

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8/10

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2/10

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4/10

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1/10

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5/10

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2/10

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10/10

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2/10

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Area Character

S26 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

S26 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.2km from Hardwick in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00039251 (shared with 22 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 S26 1AB. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 25%

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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

S26 1AB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Red Lion Hotel0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Greenscene Garden Centre0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kiveton Bridge2.6 km
Kiveton Park3.4 km
Woodhouse6.3 km