Postcode S61 2EJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Magna, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kimberworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Kimberworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from S61 2EJ.
Kimberworth near S61 2EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Magna located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Magna | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Magna |
| 0.9 mi | Meadowhall | N/A | Walking directions to Meadowhall |
| 0.9 mi | Meadowhall Interchange | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Meadowhall Interchange |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £217,500 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £181,750 | £215 |
| Terraced | 55 | £96,000 | £124 |
| Flats | 5 | £82,000 | £109 |
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 | £168,875 | £96,000 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | £92,500 | £192,500 | £85,000 |
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 | £244 | £128 | £201 | £130 |
| 2026 | £254 | £152 | £232 | £117 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 41, Sopewell Road, Rotherham, S61 2JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 25, Sopewell Road, Rotherham, S61 2JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £179,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 22, Hill Top Lane, Rotherham, S61 2EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 27, Richmond Park Avenue, Rotherham, S61 2JE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 113, Hill Top Lane, Rotherham, S61 2ER | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the S61 2EJ postcode area, located within Kimberworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S61 2EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Street Convenience Store | Richmond Road, Rotherham, S61 2NW | Walking directions to South Street Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 125 Church Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2EJ, 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 2EJ records about 102 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.
The median sale price around S61 2EJ in Kimberworth is £151,000 (about £175 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to S61 2EJ, including Meadow View Primary School, Winterhill School (Good) and Abbey School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S61 2EJ is Magna, about 1,365 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S61 2EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,180 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 2EJ 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).