Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILL CLOSE, S60 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CLOSE, S60 1BZ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S60 1BZ 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 78% social renting, S60 1BZ 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 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Close, 0.5km from Ickles in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Brinsworth ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S60 1BZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S60 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00038893 (shared with 16 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 1BZ. 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

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

S60 1BZ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Canklow Woods Primary School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.1 km
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Oakwood High School

Good1052 pupils1.5 km
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Broom Valley Community School

Good399 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • New Ocean City0.5 km
  • Pure Panjabi0.6 km
  • A K Kebabish0.8 km
  • Sabirs Grill Bar1.0 km
  • Pak Hoo House0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Canklow Premier0.5 km
  • Sandhers News and Off Licence0.4 km
  • Boston Castle1.0 km
  • Gillys Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Jacko's Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Dynasty0.6 km
  • The Big Smoke0.9 km
  • The Larder0.2 km
  • Bagel Bites0.8 km
  • Canklow Woods Breakfast Club at Canklow Woods Primary0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New York Tavern0.8 km
  • Cutlers Arms0.9 km
  • The Riverside0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Joblot0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.0 km
  • Meadowhall3.1 km
  • Darnall5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheffield Road/Fullerton Road0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Bradmarsh Way0.2 km
  • Sheffield Road/Fullerton Road0.3 km
  • Canklow Road/Robinson Street0.4 km
  • Canklow Road/Jubilee Street0.4 km