S61 — ROTHERHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S61

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S61 is £180,701, which is 22% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S61 cost 37.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S61 have fallen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£326,928	214
Semi-detached	£171,378	578
Terraced	£118,309	390
Flat	£83,396	68
All types	£180,701	1289

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S61

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S61 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

27.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S61

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S61 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blackburn Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kimberworth Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thornhill Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Bede's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wingfield Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S61 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S61 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S61 — ROTHERHAM

Area Summary

S61 (ROTHERHAM) offers affordable property prices (£180,701, 37% below national average), low crime (27% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S61?

The average house price in S61 (ROTHERHAM) is £180,701, based on 1289 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.

Is S61 a safe area to live?

Crime in S61 is significantly below the national average (59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S61?

There are 15 schools in or near S61. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in S61?

Council tax in S61 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S61?

The average broadband download speed in S61 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S61 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in S61 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 276,595.