Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHURCH STREET, S61 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, S61 1EP.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S61 1EP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S61 1EP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

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

S61 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.1km from Kimberworth in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.

For families considering a move, S61 1EP represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S61 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00039209 (shared with 14 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 1EP. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

2 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around S61 1EP is moderate at 64 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 offences111
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order17
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.3 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils0.4 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils0.6 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey School

Outstanding204 pupils0.9 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bunny's Bakery0.2 km
  • Kimberworth Village Store0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • F M Stores0.8 km
  • Ave Ferham Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Welcome Inn Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bradgate WMC0.5 km
  • The Colin0.5 km
  • The Wilton0.6 km
  • Hilltop Hotel1.0 km
  • Steptoe's Cafe and Bar0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.1 km
  • Oasis Health Hut0.5 km
  • Riverside Catering RMBC0.2 km
  • The Man Cave Cafe0.7 km
  • Akbars Restaurants0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Corner Kitchen0.8 km
  • Mini Melts & More0.7 km
  • Thelma's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Himalia0.8 km
  • Kingsley House0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meadowhall2.2 km
  • Rotherham Central2.4 km
  • Chapeltown5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street/High Street0.1 km
  • High Street/Church Street0.1 km
  • Meadowhall Road/Winter Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Meadowhall Road/Winter Hill Lane0.2 km
  • High Street/Fellowfields Way0.2 km