Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHEFFIELD ROAD, S60 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEFFIELD ROAD, S60 1BN.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S60 1BN 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, S60 1BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

S60 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheffield Road, 0.1km from Ickles in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Brinsworth ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1BN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S60 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00038895 (shared with 28 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 S60 1BN. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

S60 1BN has low crime rates — 8 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Canklow Woods Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.0 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Ocean City0.8 km
  • Pure Panjabi1.0 km
  • Jacko's0.9 km
  • Presto Pizza1.0 km
  • New Wok1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Canklow Premier0.8 km
  • Rehman Stores1.0 km
  • Molly's Mixtures0.8 km
  • Sandhers News and Off Licence0.8 km
  • Jacko's Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dynasty0.9 km
  • The Larder0.6 km
  • The Big Apple0.9 km
  • Canklow Woods Breakfast Club at Canklow Woods Primary1.0 km
  • Goodfellas0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Joblot0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Riverside0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.3 km
  • Meadowhall2.7 km
  • Darnall5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/Bessemer Way0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Ickles Way0.1 km
  • Sheffield Road/Fullerton Road0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Bradmarsh Way0.3 km
  • Sheffield Road/Ickles Way0.4 km