Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

MORTAINS, S26 1HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTAINS, S26 1HU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

53

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S26 1HU spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 43.6% year-on-year.

home £255,607 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S26 1HU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mortains, 0.2km from Todwick in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, S26 1HU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 43.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1HU 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 1HU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 236,125

6 sales · Mean £ 232,000

Detached

£ 215,000

6 sales · Mean £ 237,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

S26 1HU has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Heaven is Homemade0.4 km
  • The Real Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.8 km
  • Kiveton Park2.3 km
  • Shireoaks6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/Mortains0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Pastures0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.3 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.4 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.4 km