Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROCHE END, S26 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHE END, S26 1JA.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

58

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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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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S26 1JA is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

S26 1JA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Roche End, 0.3km from Todwick in Todwick. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00039252 (shared with 21 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 1JA. The average age is 58.4. 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 Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 232,333

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

S26 1JA 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.3 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.3 km
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Wales High School

Good1825 pupils1.4 km
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Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School

Good218 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greenscene Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Heaven is Homemade0.1 km
  • The Real Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.4 km
  • Kiveton Park2.3 km
  • Woodhouse6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.1 km
  • The Pastures/The Meadows0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Pastures0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Mortains0.3 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.4 km