S61 1PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Churchfields, 0.2km from Garrow Tree Hill Field in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For families considering a move, S61 1PU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 44.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 1PU are sourced from Output Area E00039209 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCHFIELDS, S61 1PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHFIELDS, S61 1PU.
316
48
£ 36,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 1PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S61 1PU — age 48, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 1PU. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Terraced
£ 137,500
2 sales · Mean £ 137,500
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
Semi-Detached
£ 142,500
3 sales · Mean £ 151,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 1PU has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Kimberworth Community Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Winterhill School
Meadow View Primary School
Kelford School
Abbey School
Thornhill Primary School
Ferham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bunny's Bakery0.3 km
- Kimberworth Village Store0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Boulton Family Butchers1.0 km
- Staniforths (Rawmarsh) Ltd1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Welcome Inn Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bradgate WMC0.4 km
- The Colin0.5 km
- The Wilton0.5 km
- Steptoe's Cafe and Bar0.3 km
- Manor Barn0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bake N Butty0.3 km
- Oasis Health Hut0.3 km
- Riverside Catering RMBC0.3 km
- Tuck In Cafe and Desserts1.0 km
- The Man Cave Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Corner Kitchen0.7 km
- Mini Melts & More0.7 km
- Thelma's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Himalia0.8 km
- Kingsley House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central2.3 km
- Meadowhall2.4 km
- Chapeltown5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street/High Street0.2 km
- Kimberworth Road/Ewers Road0.2 km
- Kimberworth Road/Ewers Road0.2 km
- High Street/Church Street0.3 km
- Wortley Road/Watson Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S611PU · Data under Open Government Licence