S61 3NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redscope Road, 0.6km from Dropping Well in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Keppel ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For families considering a move, S61 3NT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for S61 3NT are sourced from Output Area E00039534 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDSCOPE ROAD, S61 3NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDSCOPE ROAD, S61 3NT.
281
45
£ 28,500 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S61 3NT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S61 3NT. The average age is 44.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,500
5 sales · Mean £ 188,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S61 3NT has low crime rates — 32 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
Redscope Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Roughwood Primary School
Abbey School
Winterhill School
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Meadow View Primary School
Wingfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Fiveways Convenience Store0.8 km
- Bunny's Bakery0.8 km
- Boulton Family Butchers0.5 km
- Staniforths (Rawmarsh) Ltd0.5 km
- Oaks Lane Stores0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Drawbridge0.6 km
- The Pewter Pot0.6 km
- The Colin0.6 km
- Kimberworth Park0.5 km
- The Droppingwell0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tasty Tackle Cafe0.7 km
- Oasis Health Hut0.7 km
- Riverside Catering RMBC0.9 km
- Chislett Community Pantry0.4 km
- Tuck In Cafe and Desserts0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Limited0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.8 km
- Thelma's Fish Bar0.4 km
- De Pizza House0.7 km
- Kular Fish Bar 20.6 km
- Kingsley House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Welcome Inn Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meadowhall2.9 km
- Rotherham Central3.1 km
- Chapeltown5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Wortley Road/Droppingwell Road0.2 km
- Upper Wortley Road/Droppingwell Road0.2 km
- Great Park Road/Eilam Road0.3 km
- Hill View Road/Carr View Road0.3 km
- Great Park Road/West Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S613NT · Data under Open Government Licence