S61 2LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Road, 0.4km from Kimberworth in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Rotherham West ward and the Rotherham constituency.
Within the S61 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 2LF are sourced from Output Area E00039228 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, S61 2LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, S61 2LF.
335
37
£ 36,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 2LF 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 2LF — age 37, 49% ownership, 22% 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 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 2LF. The average age is 37.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 2LF has low crime rates — 49 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
Meadow View Primary School
Kelford School
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Winterhill School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Abbey School
Ferham Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- F M Stores0.8 km
- Bunny's Bakery0.7 km
- Kimberworth Village Store0.5 km
- Ave Ferham Supermarket0.9 km
- Hilltop Stores0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hilltop Hotel0.8 km
- Bradgate WMC0.8 km
- The Colin0.9 km
- The Wilton0.8 km
- Steptoe's Cafe and Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Himalia0.8 km
- Corner Kitchen0.9 km
- Mini Melts & More0.9 km
- Mandarin0.7 km
- Ming Wah Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bake N Butty0.4 km
- Oasis Health Hut1.0 km
- Riverside Catering RMBC0.6 km
- The Man Cave Cafe0.4 km
- Akbars Restaurants0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall1.7 km
- Rotherham Central2.4 km
- Darnall5.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Street/Deepdale Road0.1 km
- South Street/Richmond Road0.1 km
- South Street/Deepdale Road0.1 km
- South Street/Fox Street0.2 km
- Richmond Park Avenue/Meadowhall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S612LF · Data under Open Government Licence