S61 2BX is a safe, established residential area on Thundercliffe Road, 0.3km from Blackburn in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S61 2BX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 34.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 2BX are sourced from Output Area E00039224 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THUNDERCLIFFE ROAD, S61 2BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THUNDERCLIFFE ROAD, S61 2BX.
303
35
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 2BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in S61 2BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 2BX. The average age is 34.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
6 sales · Mean £ 93,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 2BX has low crime rates — 34 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
Blackburn Primary School
Abbey School
Concord Junior Academy
Winterhill School
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Meadow View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hilltop Hotel0.9 km
- Royal Oak0.4 km
- Railway Hotel0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Blackburn Minimarket0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall1.8 km
- Rotherham Central4.1 km
- Chapeltown4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thundercliffe Road/Barberwood Road0.1 km
- Thundercliffe Road/Baring Road0.1 km
- Barber Wood Road/Thundercliffe Road0.1 km
- Baring Road/Barber Wood Road0.2 km
- Baring Road/New Droppingwell Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S612BX · Data under Open Government Licence