S60 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from York, New in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1BQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (266 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00168755 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S60 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S60 1BQ.
259
35
£ 29,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1BQ 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
With 40% social renting, S60 1BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S60 1BQ. The average age is 35.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S60 1BQ are high at 266 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.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Primary School
Ferham Primary School
Broom Valley Community School
Clifton Community School
Canklow Woods Primary School
Oakwood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Cold Press Care0.9 km
- Ann's Candy0.6 km
- Sweet Dreams0.6 km
- Al Sayeed Corner Shop0.7 km
- Bahari Food Store0.9 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Dynasty0.2 km
- The Big Smoke0.4 km
- The Larder0.6 km
- Camelot Play Castle0.9 km
- Kebabish Original0.4 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Pure Panjabi0.4 km
- Fat Tony’s sandwich bar0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- Khans Khazana0.4 km
- Pronto Fast Food0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cutlers Arms0.1 km
- POT8'S0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel0.9 km
- Elliots0.3 km
- Jaxx & Snafu0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.2 km
- Meadowhall3.7 km
- Darnall6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Westgate0.1 km
- Sheffield Road/Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate/Main Street0.1 km
- Canklow Road/Sheffield Road0.2 km
- Canklow Road/Alma Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S601BQ · Data under Open Government Licence