Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

OSBORNE DRIVE, S26 1HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE DRIVE, S26 1HW.

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

S26 1HW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S26, S26 1HW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1HW 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 1HW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

5 sales · Mean £ 324,600

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

S26 1HW has low crime rates — 13 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.2 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.6 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Heaven is Homemade0.4 km
  • The Real Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.7 km
  • Kiveton Park2.2 km
  • Shireoaks6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/Mortains0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Pastures0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Mill Hills0.3 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.4 km