S61 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devonshire Street, 0.3km from Masbrough in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S61 1BD offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rotherham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 S61 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00039079 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE STREET, S61 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE STREET, S61 1BD.
437
31
£ 28,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 1BD 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
52% of S61 1BD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 1BD. The average age is 30.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 55,000
5 sales · Mean £ 53,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S61 1BD is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Ferham Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Kelford School
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Meadow View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Avondale Store0.8 km
- Ave Ferham Supermarket0.4 km
- M & H Newsagent0.2 km
- Rainbow Mini Market0.6 km
- Rehman Stores0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Akbars Restaurants1.0 km
- Camelot Play Castle0.9 km
- The Man Cave Cafe1.0 km
- PNF Catering0.4 km
- Shiloh (Rotherham)0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel0.4 km
- Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.2 km
- Bradgate WMC0.9 km
- The Midland0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fat Tony’s sandwich bar0.9 km
- Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
- Florentinos0.2 km
- Harry Spices0.2 km
- Himalia0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central1.2 km
- Meadowhall2.7 km
- Darnall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ferham Road/Devonshire Street0.1 km
- Ferham Road/Kimberworth Road0.2 km
- Kimberworth Road/Coronation Bridge0.2 km
- Kimberworth Road/Sarah Street0.2 km
- Ferham Road/Ferham Park Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S611BD · Data under Open Government Licence