Postcode S61 2DJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Rotherham West area of Rotherham in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kimberworth area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 median sale price in Rotherham West is £145,000 (around £172 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £98,000 and £210,000. The nearest station is Meadowhall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kimberworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,742 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Kimberworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
The average income per household in Kimberworth is £43,806 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from S61 2DJ.
Kimberworth near S61 2DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Meadowhall | N/A | Walking directions to Meadowhall |
| 0.8 mi | Meadowhall Interchange | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Meadowhall Interchange |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £221,500 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £185,000 | £221 |
| Terraced | 56 | £104,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 6 | £76,000 | £131 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £171,000 | £98,000 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | £92,500 | £178,500 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £231 | £128 | £204 | £130 |
| 2026 | £239 | £140 | £224 | £121 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 88, Droppingwell Road, Rotherham, S61 2DJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 80, Droppingwell Road, Rotherham, S61 2DJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 52, Droppingwell Road, Rotherham, S61 2DJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 16, Whitley View Road, Rotherham, S61 2HL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £217,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 114, Whitley View Road, Rotherham, S61 2HL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £292,000 |
In the S61 2DJ postcode area, located within Kimberworth, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Blackburn Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2017. | |
Blackburn Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2017
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Abbey School | Academy special sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2019. | |
Abbey School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2019
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Brigantia Hill Fort Academy | Academy sponsor led | Unrated. | |
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy ratingInspection information
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S61 2DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackburn Minimarket | 7C Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, S61 2BT | Walking directions to Blackburn Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 20 Fife Street, Sheffield, S9 1NJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Savemore | 19b Fife Street, Sheffield, S9 1NJ | Walking directions to Savemore |
| 0.5 mi | Fife Street Stores | 38 Fife Street, Sheffield, S9 1NL | Walking directions to Fife Street Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S61 2DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cameron McKiernan
Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024
Eve Rose Keenan
Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024
Ian Paul Jones
Rotherham West - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Champion
Rotherham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S61 2DJ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around S61 2DJ in Rotherham West is £145,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to S61 2DJ, including Blackburn Primary School (Good), Abbey School (Outstanding) and Brigantia Hill Fort Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to S61 2DJ is Meadowhall, about 1,317 m away.
S61 2DJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,742 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rotherham covering S61 2DJ 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).