Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

KINGFISHER RISE, S61 2TU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER RISE, S61 2TU.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. S61 2TU's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £273k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £273k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S61 2TU is a sought-after residential area on Kingfisher Rise, 0.9km from Thorpe Hesley in Thorpe Hesley. Administratively it sits within Keppel ward and the Rotherham constituency.

For serious buyers, S61 2TU is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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. 97% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k. 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 2TU are sourced from Output Area E00039516 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 2TU. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

5 sales · Mean £ 168,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S61 2TU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Thorpe Hesley Primary School

Outstanding556 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
  • Mace Thorpe Hesley0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Masons Arms0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • Horse & Tiger0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Winnie Chinese Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown2.5 km
  • Elsecar3.9 km
  • Meadowhall5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandpiper Road/Churchfield Road0.2 km
  • Raven Drive/Sandpiper Road0.2 km
  • Wentworth Road/Thorpefield Drive0.2 km
  • Chapelfield Road/Chapelfield Way0.3 km
  • Curlew Rise/Martin Rise0.3 km