S60 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from York, New in Rotherham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
The people who live in S60 1AF are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S60 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00039073 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S60 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S60 1AF.
217
49
£ 28,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in S60 1AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S60 1AF. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S60 1AF is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Ferham Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Canklow Woods Primary School
St Ann's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Dynasty0.4 km
- The Big Smoke0.9 km
- The Larder0.5 km
- Forward to Ethiopia0.9 km
- Geek Retreat1.0 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Pure Panjabi0.6 km
- Abby's0.9 km
- Bella Pizza0.9 km
- Chilliz0.7 km
- Hygge0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- High House0.8 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.8 km
- Angel0.8 km
- M + B Holdings0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Food Plus Supermarket0.9 km
- Rehman Stores0.4 km
- Ferham Minimarket0.8 km
- Lana mini market0.7 km
- Masbrough Service Station0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Joblot0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.6 km
- Meadowhall3.2 km
- Darnall5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Masbrough Street/John Street0.3 km
- Masbrough Street/Station Road0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Bow Bridge0.4 km
- Masbrough Street/Millmoor Lane0.4 km
- Sheffield Road/Old Sheffield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S601AF · Data under Open Government Licence