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S61 2BD

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Rotherham West

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Overview

Postcode S61 2BD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Meadowhall, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Kimberworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,981 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kimberworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S61 2BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Kimberworth near S61 2BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
2,023.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.07(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.96(+152%)
Public order
11.07(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+21%)
Other theft
7.61(+14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
93.86%
Pakistani
4
1.37%
Other White
4
1.37%
Indian
3
1.02%
Chinese
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.48%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.67%
No qualifications
50
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
33.81%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.5%
Social rents from council
23
16.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.11%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Green Dragon Inn, High Street, Rotherham, S61 2BHOtherFreehold£488,520
10 Oct 2025Ireleth, High Street, Rotherham, S61 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
22 May 202627, Fellowsfield Way, Rotherham, S61 1NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
27 Nov 20251, Fellowsfield Way, Rotherham, S61 1NJDetachedFreehold£158,500
27 Nov 20251, Fellowsfield Way, Rotherham, S61 1NJOtherLeasehold£158,500

Schools

In the S61 2BD postcode area, located within Kimberworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S61 2BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryWinterhill SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMeadow View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S61 2BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S61 2BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter125 Church Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodGrange View Road, Rotherham, S61 2AGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miCo-operative FoodWortley Road, Bradgate, Rotherham, S61 1JWWalking directions to Co-operative Food
0.5 miSouth Street Convenience StoreRichmond Road, Rotherham, S61 2NWWalking directions to South Street Convenience Store

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 2BD, 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 015DE01007744
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S61 2BD

Is S61 2BD (Kimberworth) safe?

The area around S61 2BD records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2BD?

The median sale price around S61 2BD 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 2BD?

There are 10 schools close to S61 2BD, including Winterhill School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Meadow View Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S61 2BD?

S61 2BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,981 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S61 2BD (Kimberworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rotherham covering S61 2BD 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).