S60 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dodds Close, 0.6km from York, New in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Brinsworth ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1BX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S60 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00038893 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DODDS CLOSE, S60 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODDS CLOSE, S60 1BX.
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£ 36,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1BX 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
S60 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S60 1BX. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S60 1BX is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Canklow Woods Primary School
Ferham Primary School
Oakwood High School
Broom Valley Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- New Ocean City0.5 km
- Pure Panjabi0.4 km
- A K Kebabish0.7 km
- El Greco Pizzeria & Grill1.0 km
- Jagga Spice0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cold Press Care0.9 km
- Canklow Premier0.5 km
- Sandhers News and Off Licence0.3 km
- Boston Castle0.8 km
- Gillys Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Dynasty0.5 km
- The Big Smoke0.7 km
- The Larder0.1 km
- Bagel Bites0.6 km
- Canklow Woods Breakfast Club at Canklow Woods Primary0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- New York Tavern0.7 km
- Elliots1.0 km
- Jaxx & Snafu1.0 km
- Pot8s Pool Club0.9 km
- Cutlers Arms0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Joblot0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.9 km
- Meadowhall3.2 km
- Darnall5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Canklow Road/Robinson Street0.2 km
- Canklow Road/Jubilee Street0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Fullerton Road0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Bradmarsh Way0.3 km
- Canklow Road/Mill Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S601BX · Data under Open Government Licence