THORPE STREET, S61 2SB House Prices & Local Information

S61 2SB is a sought-after residential area on Thorpe Street, 0.3km from Thorpe Hesley in Thorpe Hesley. Administratively it sits within Keppel ward and the Rotherham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S61, S61 2SB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k. 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 2SB are sourced from Output Area E00039541 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.