Postcode S61 2JB 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. The average income per household in Kimberworth is £43,806 per year. The nearest station is Magna located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kimberworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Kimberworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
The average income per household in Kimberworth is £43,806 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S61 2JB.
Kimberworth near S61 2JB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Magna | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Magna |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Rotherham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £220,000 | £2,647 |
| Flats | 6 | £82,000 | £1,374 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £180,500 | £2,259 |
| Terraced | 53 | £93,000 | £1,342 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherham West
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2JB.
In the S61 2JB postcode area, located within Kimberworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S61 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 125 Church Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | South Street Convenience Store | Richmond Road, Rotherham, S61 2NW | Walking directions to South Street Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-operative Food | Wortley Road, Bradgate, Rotherham, S61 1JW | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, S61 2DX | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for S61 2JB, 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 2JB 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.
The median sale price around S61 2JB in Kimberworth is £150,000 (about £1,892 per square metre) based on 132 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to S61 2JB, including Meadow View Primary School, Winterhill School (Good) and Kimberworth Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S61 2JB is Magna, about 1,408 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
S61 2JB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.