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S61 2JW

Meadowhall Road

Rotherham West

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Detailed insights for S61 2JW

Overview

Postcode S61 2JW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Kimberworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.5%

Approximately 22.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from S61 2JW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Magna located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S61 2JW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Magna

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Magna
0.9 mi

Meadowhall Interchange

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Meadowhall Interchange
0.9 mi

Meadowhall

N/A

Walking directions to Meadowhall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
2,958.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.91(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.44(+8%)
Public order
9.88(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(+8%)
Vehicle crime
8.03(+43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
85.64%
Other White
20
5.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.35%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.31%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
22.83%
Level 3 (A level)
70
22.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
21.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
29.67%
Owns outright
42
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
21.43%
Social rents from council
36
19.78%
Other social rented
5
2.75%
Total households: 182

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S61 2JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 May 2026111, Meadowhall Road, Rotherham, S61 2JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
24 Apr 2026117, Meadowhall Road, Rotherham, S61 2JWTerracedFreehold£111,200
17 Apr 2026Apartment 25, Trafford Apartments, Richmond Way, Rotherham, S61 2LJFlatsLeasehold£103,000
30 Mar 2026Apartment 31, Trafford Apartments, Richmond Way, Rotherham, S61 2LJFlatsLeasehold£82,000
17 Apr 2025Apartment 7, Metro Apartments, Richmond Way, Rotherham, S61 2LJFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the S61 2JW postcode area, located within Kimberworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S61 2JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMeadow View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableKelford SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWinterhill SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S61 2JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S61 2JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSouth Street Convenience StoreRichmond Road, Rotherham, S61 2NWWalking directions to South Street Convenience Store
0.4 miCostcutter125 Church Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HAWalking directions to Costcutter

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 2JW, 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 015EE01007745
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S61 2JW

Is S61 2JW (Kimberworth) safe?

The area around S61 2JW 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.

What is the average house price near S61 2JW?

The median sale price around S61 2JW 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 2JW?

There are 8 schools close to S61 2JW, including Meadow View Primary School, Kelford School (Good) and Winterhill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S61 2JW?

The closest station to S61 2JW is Magna, about 1,157 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S61 2JW?

S61 2JW 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).

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

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