S61 2QA is a sought-after residential area on Brook Hill, 0.3km from Thorpe Hesley in Thorpe Hesley. Administratively it sits within Keppel ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For serious buyers, S61 2QA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 2QA are sourced from Output Area E00039541 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK HILL, S61 2QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK HILL, S61 2QA.
294
49
£ 44,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S61 2QA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S61 2QA's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 2QA. The average age is 49.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 2QA has low crime rates — 16 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
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Park Store Petrol Station0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
- Mace Thorpe Hesley0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Masons Arms0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Barley0.9 km
- Thorpe Hesley and High Green Cricket Club0.9 km
- Horse & Tiger0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Winnie Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown2.1 km
- Elsecar4.4 km
- Meadowhall5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Hill/Hill Side0.1 km
- Hesley Lane/Brook Hill0.1 km
- Brook Hill/Brook Court0.1 km
- Hesley Lane/Heslow Grove0.1 km
- Barnsley Road/Wentworth Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S612QA · Data under Open Government Licence