S60 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 1DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — 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. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00038907 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S60 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S60 1DS.
389
33
£ 29,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S60 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S60 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 75% 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 1DS. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
S60 1DS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ferham Primary School
Canklow Woods Primary School
Broom Valley Community School
Oakwood High School
Thornhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- New Ocean City0.8 km
- Pure Panjabi0.5 km
- Abby's1.0 km
- Bella Pizza1.0 km
- Chilliz0.8 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Canklow Premier0.8 km
- Rehman Stores0.6 km
- Ferham Minimarket1.0 km
- Lana mini market0.9 km
- Masbrough Service Station0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Dynasty0.4 km
- The Big Smoke0.8 km
- The Larder0.2 km
- Forward to Ethiopia1.0 km
- Noshys Shisha1.0 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- High House0.9 km
- M + B Holdings0.9 km
- Mailcoach1.0 km
- New York Tavern0.6 km
- Renoirs Lounge Bar0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Joblot0.4 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.7 km
- Meadowhall3.2 km
- Darnall5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sheffield Road/Fullerton Road0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Bradmarsh Way0.2 km
- Sheffield Road/Bow Bridge0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Old Sheffield Road0.3 km
- Sheffield Road/Alma Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S601DS · Data under Open Government Licence