Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

HARTINGTON CLOSE, S61 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTINGTON CLOSE, S61 1EG.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 28,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1EG 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S61 1EG has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S61 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartington Close, 0.1km from Holmes in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 1EG is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £51k, 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00039075 (shared with 2 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 1EG. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 42,250

2 sales · Mean £ 42,250

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

Crime around S61 1EG is moderate at 65 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 offences114
Anti-social behaviour31
Burglary22
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.4 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.7 km
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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.8 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.2 km
  • M & H Newsagent0.3 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Rainbow Mini Market0.5 km
  • Rehman Stores0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Masbrough Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.6 km
  • The Riverside1.0 km
  • Reach (Ferham) Ltd0.4 km
  • Bradgate WMC0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Man Cave Cafe0.7 km
  • Akbars Restaurants0.7 km
  • PNF Catering0.5 km
  • Shiloh (Rotherham)0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Box0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Oregano Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • New Wok0.8 km
  • Florentinos0.4 km
  • Harry Spices0.4 km
  • Himalia0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central1.4 km
  • Meadowhall2.4 km
  • Darnall5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferham Road/Hartington Road0.2 km
  • Ferham Road/Ferham Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Ferham Road/Meadow Street0.2 km
  • Ferham Road/Meadow Street0.2 km
  • Meadow Bank Road/Psalters Lane0.3 km