Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLMES LANE, S61 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMES LANE, S61 1DA.

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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 1DA 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

S61 1DA is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 49% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, S61 1DA 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. 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £48k, 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 1DA 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 1DA. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 48,000

2 sales · Mean £ 48,000

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

Crime around S61 1DA is moderate at 75 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary14
Other theft12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.3 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.8 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.9 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Avondale Store0.9 km
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.3 km
  • M & H Newsagent0.2 km
  • Rainbow Mini Market0.6 km
  • Rehman Stores0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Akbars Restaurants0.8 km
  • The Man Cave Cafe0.8 km
  • PNF Catering0.4 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) Ltd0.3 km
  • The Riverside0.8 km
  • Bradgate WMC0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 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
  • Meadowhall2.5 km
  • Darnall5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferham Road/Devonshire Street0.3 km
  • Ferham Road/Ferham Park Avenue0.3 km
  • Ferham Road/Hartington Road0.3 km
  • Ferham Road/Kimberworth Road0.3 km
  • Kimberworth Road/Coronation Bridge0.3 km