Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S61 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S61 1EF.

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Population

483

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1EF 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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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

55% of S61 1EF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

S61 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Masbrough in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 1EF is 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rotherham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00039080 (shared with 11 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 1EF. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.2%
Asian / British Asian37.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around S61 1EF is above average at 95 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting30
Public order27
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.1 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils1.1 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils1.1 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Avondale Store0.7 km
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.5 km
  • M & H Newsagent0.2 km
  • Rainbow Mini Market0.7 km
  • Rehman Stores0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.1 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.2 km
  • Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.2 km
  • The Midland0.3 km
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Camelot Play Castle0.8 km
  • The Big Apple1.0 km
  • PNF Catering0.5 km
  • Shiloh (Rotherham)0.4 km
  • The Sandwich Box0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Fat Tony’s sandwich bar0.8 km
  • Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
  • Florentinos0.2 km
  • Harry Spices0.2 km
  • Himalia0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.0 km
  • Meadowhall2.8 km
  • Darnall5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kimberworth Road/Coronation Bridge0.1 km
  • Ferham Road/Kimberworth Road0.1 km
  • Kimberworth Road/Sarah Street0.2 km
  • Ferham Road/Devonshire Street0.2 km
  • Kimberworth Road/Devonshire Street0.3 km