Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHURCHFIELDS, S61 1PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHFIELDS, S61 1PU.

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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 1PU 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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Kimberworth Community Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.3 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good329 pupils0.5 km
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Winterhill School

Good882 pupils0.5 km
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Meadow View Primary School

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Kelford School

Good136 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey School

Outstanding204 pupils1.0 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Welcome Inn Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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