Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

RECTORY GARDENS, S26 1JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY GARDENS, S26 1JU.

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

344

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /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: S26 1JU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S26 1JU — age 47, 88% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S26 1JU is a safe, established residential area on Rectory Gardens, 0.4km from Todwick in Todwick. Administratively it sits within Aston & Todwick ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, S26 1JU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k.

Census 2021 statistics for S26 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00039250 (shared with 14 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 1JU. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

Detached

£ 341,500

18 sales · Mean £ 351,611

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

S26 1JU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Todwick Primary School

Good211 pupils0.5 km
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Kiveton Park Infant School

Good153 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cyprus Gardens0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Real Cafe0.4 km
  • Heaven is Homemade0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kiveton Bridge1.4 km
  • Kiveton Park1.8 km
  • Shireoaks6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kiveton Lane/Rectory Gardens0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/The Meadows0.1 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Mill Hills0.2 km
  • Kiveton Lane/Manor Way0.3 km