Postcode S61 2ST is located in a minor urban area, 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 high crime levels, with around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thorpe Hesley is £54,783 per year. The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Thorpe Hesley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Thorpe Hesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from S61 2ST.
Thorpe Hesley near S61 2ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meadowhall located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 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 | 41 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £152,000 |
10 year median price trend in Keppel
In the S61 2ST postcode area, located within Thorpe Hesley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.