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S61

ROTHERHAM

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S61 covers ROTHERHAM in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £180,701
1yr change ▼ 2.9%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£180,701

▼ 2.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

37% below national avg

Crime Rate

59.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

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.

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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

£176K £179K £181K £183K £185K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

62

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.

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386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S61 ROTHERHAM

What is the average house price in S61 ROTHERHAM?
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 ROTHERHAM 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 is the population of S61 ROTHERHAM?
The population of S61 (ROTHERHAM) is approximately 276,595 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S61 ROTHERHAM?
There are 15 schools in or near S61. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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