S61 2AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hill View Road, 0.6km from Dropping Well in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For families considering a move, S61 2AJ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00039207 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL VIEW ROAD, S61 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL VIEW ROAD, S61 2AJ.
259
49
£ 36,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S61 2AJ — age 49, 98% ownership, 1% 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 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 2AJ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 197,000
Semi-Detached
£ 147,000
5 sales · Mean £ 157,400
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 2AJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Abbey School
Winterhill School
Redscope Primary School
Roughwood Primary School
Meadow View Primary School
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Blackburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bankside Service Station1.0 km
- Fiveways Convenience Store0.6 km
- Bunny's Bakery0.6 km
- Kimberworth Village Store0.9 km
- Boulton Family Butchers0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Manor Barn0.9 km
- The Drawbridge0.5 km
- The Pewter Pot0.7 km
- The Colin0.4 km
- Kimberworth Park0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Tasty Tackle Cafe0.6 km
- Bake N Butty0.9 km
- Oasis Health Hut0.7 km
- Riverside Catering RMBC0.7 km
- Chislett Community Pantry0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Limited0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.6 km
- Thelma's Fish Bar0.2 km
- De Pizza House0.9 km
- Kular Fish Bar 20.9 km
- Kingsley House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Welcome Inn Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall2.6 km
- Rotherham Central3.1 km
- Chapeltown5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Wortley Road/Grange View Road0.1 km
- Hill View Road/Carr View Road0.1 km
- Grange View Road/Upper Wortley Road0.1 km
- Grange View Road/Hill View East0.1 km
- Grange View Road/Upper Wortley Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S612AJ · Data under Open Government Licence