Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S60 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S60 1BQ.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences251
Public order92
Anti-social behaviour87
Other crime56
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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St Ann's Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils1.1 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.2 km
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Broom Valley Community School

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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Clifton Community School

Good949 pupils1.4 km
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Canklow Woods Primary School

Good241 pupils1.4 km
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Oakwood High School

Good1052 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sprouts Supermarket0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

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