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.
KINGFISHER RISE, S61 2TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER RISE, S61 2TU.
269
49
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Well Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
- Mace Thorpe Hesley0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Masons Arms0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- Horse & Tiger0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S612TU · Data under Open Government Licence