S61 2TJ is a safe, established residential area on Elmtree Road, 0.2km from Thorpe Common in Thorpe Hesley. Administratively it sits within Keppel ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For families considering a move, S61 2TJ represents 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 2TJ are sourced from Output Area E00039511 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMTREE ROAD, S61 2TJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMTREE ROAD, S61 2TJ.
298
43
£ 44,800 /yr
47%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S61 2TJ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 2TJ. The average age is 42.6. 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
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 121,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 2TJ has low crime rates — 35 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
4 nearby- Dirisala Top Shop0.6 km
- Park Store Petrol Station0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- Mace Thorpe Hesley0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Masons Arms0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- Horse & Tiger0.7 km
- The Ball Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Winnie Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Thorpe Hesley Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapeltown2.4 km
- Meadowhall4.4 km
- Elsecar5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Wortley Road/Brook Hill0.1 km
- Upper Wortley Road/Eldertree Road0.2 km
- Brook Hill/Upper Wortley Road0.2 km
- Brook Hill/Pit Lane0.2 km
- Brook Hill/New Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S612TJ · Data under Open Government Licence