Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAVENDISH ROAD, S61 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, S61 1BW.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1BW 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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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 28, 49% renting. S61 1BW has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.

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

S61 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cavendish Road, 0.2km from Holmes in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rotherham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £49k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.6% year-on-year. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00039097 (shared with 7 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 S61 1BW. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.2%
Asian / British Asian40.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 49,000

15 sales · Mean £ 45,266

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S61 1BW is moderate at 60 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour29
Burglary22
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.2 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.8 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.8 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Avondale Store0.7 km
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.3 km
  • M & H Newsagent0.1 km
  • Rainbow Mini Market0.5 km
  • Rehman Stores0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Akbars Restaurants0.8 km
  • The Man Cave Cafe0.8 km
  • PNF Catering0.5 km
  • Shiloh (Rotherham)0.7 km
  • The Sandwich Box0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.5 km
  • Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.2 km
  • The Riverside0.9 km
  • Bradgate WMC0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
  • Florentinos0.3 km
  • Harry Spices0.3 km
  • Himalia0.4 km
  • Nice N Izzy0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.3 km
  • Meadowhall2.6 km
  • Darnall5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferham Road/Ferham Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Ferham Road/Hartington Road0.2 km
  • Ferham Road/Devonshire Street0.2 km
  • Ferham Road/Kimberworth Road0.2 km
  • Kimberworth Road/Devonshire Street0.3 km