Postcode S61 2FQ is located in an urban city, within the Keppel ward of Rotherham in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Thorpe Hesley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thorpe Hesley is £54,783 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hesley Bar Park.
Thorpe Hesley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Thorpe Hesley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thorpe Hesley is £54,783 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from S61 2FQ.
Thorpe Hesley near S61 2FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hesley Bar Park | Small | Walking directions to Hesley Bar Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 in Keppel area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,200 up to £559,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Keppel
In the S61 2FQ postcode area, located within Thorpe Hesley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S61 2FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Village Store | Brook Hill, Rotherham, S61 2QD | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Mace Thorpe Hesley | Barnsley Road, Rotherham, S61 2RP | Walking directions to Mace Thorpe Hesley |
Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.