Postcode S61 2RU is located in a rural town, within the Hoober 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 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thorpe Hesley is £44,800 per year. The nearest station is Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Thorpe Hesley Recreation Ground.
Thorpe Hesley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Thorpe Hesley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 of residents in Thorpe Hesley is £44,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from S61 2RU.
Thorpe Hesley near S61 2RU 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 | Thorpe Hesley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Thorpe Hesley Recreation Ground |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £169,250 in Hoober area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hoober
In the S61 2RU postcode area, located within Thorpe Hesley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.