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S61 1QB

Benton Way

Rotherham West

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Detailed insights for S61 1QB

Overview

Postcode S61 1QB is located in a minor urban area, within the Rotherham West ward of Rotherham in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kimberworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kimberworth is £43,806 per year. The nearest station is Rotherham Central, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bradgate Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Kimberworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,473 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Kimberworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kimberworth is £43,806 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from S61 1QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Kimberworth near S61 1QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rotherham Central located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S61 1QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBradgate ParkMediumWalking directions to Bradgate Park
0.4 miFerham ParkMediumWalking directions to Ferham Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
5,302.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.74(-64%)
Vehicle crime
6.16(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.48(-62%)
Other theft
4.79(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
94.3%
Roma
8
3.04%
Pakistani
5
1.9%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
29.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.72%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Apprenticeship
25
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
98
72.59%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.44%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.48%
Shared ownership
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Rotherham West

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£96K – £208K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £175 per square foot) in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£217,500£244
Semi-Detached52£181,750£215
Terraced55£96,000£124
Flats5£82,000£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,500£81,500£128,475£58,000
2017£142,500£69,950£109,975£60,000
2018£150,500£85,000£124,950£68,000
2019£182,500£76,000£128,000£67,000
2020£195,000£70,000£129,250£60,000
2021£180,995£71,000£133,500£85,000
2022£186,250£88,500£153,000£90,000
2023£256,500£79,250£168,000£84,000
2024£220,000£76,500£157,000£90,000
2025£222,500£81,000£168,875£96,000
2026£215,000£92,500£192,500£85,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£121£141£85
2017£170£123£133£70
2018£175£133£142£84
2019£180£133£141£82
2020£187£125£164£69
2021£177£131£165£103
2022£227£130£170£111
2023£251£153£192£103
2024£236£155£200£124
2025£244£128£201£130
2026£254£152£232£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherham West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 1QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 1QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202516, Benton Way, Rotherham, S61 1QBTerracedLeasehold£113,000
26 Aug 202581, Benton Way, Rotherham, S61 1QESemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
15 May 202623, Benton Way, Rotherham, S61 1QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
22 Apr 202617, Benton Way, Rotherham, S61 1QDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£201,000
13 Nov 20254, Manor Approach, Rotherham, S61 1PYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the S61 1QB postcode area, located within Kimberworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S61 1QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKimberworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryWinterhill SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S61 1QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S61 1QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-operative FoodWortley Road, Bradgate, Rotherham, S61 1JWWalking directions to Co-operative Food
0.2 miCostcutter125 Church Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco ExpressBradgate Road, Rotherham, S61 1LFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCinderella Mini Market & ButcherKimberworth Road, Rotherham, S61 1HHWalking directions to Cinderella Mini Market & Butcher
0.4 miFM Stores133 Ferham Road, Holmes, Rotherham, S61 1EAWalking directions to FM Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S61 1QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cameron McKiernan

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Eve Rose Keenan

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Ian Paul Jones

Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Sarah Champion

Rotherham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictRotherhamE08000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyRotherhamE14001452
WardRotherham WestE05013011
ParishRotherham, unparished areaE43000172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KimberworthE02001592
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rotherham 015AE01007741
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S61 1QB

Is S61 1QB (Kimberworth) safe?

The area around S61 1QB records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near S61 1QB?

The median sale price around S61 1QB in Kimberworth is £151,000 (about £175 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S61 1QB?

There are 10 schools close to S61 1QB, including Kimberworth Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Winterhill School (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S61 1QB?

S61 1QB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,473 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S61 1QB (Kimberworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rotherham covering S61 1QB is Sarah Champion (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cameron McKiernan (Labour Party), Eve Rose Keenan (Labour Party) and Ian Paul Jones (Independent).