Main Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 1AJ is located in the Boston Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 1QE, S60 1AA, S60 1NU, S60 1NR, S60 1NT, S60 1AP, S60 1PA, S60 1FF, S60 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S60 1AJ is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.4% | 42.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 58.6% | 57.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S60 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63% | 73.8% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 16.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Separated | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 37.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 11.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 12.3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 78.2% | 74.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 52.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 52.9% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 29.3% | 21.8% | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 52.9% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 13% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 11.8% | 1.5% | 10.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 1347.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 404.3% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 4th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 672.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Main Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-01-05 | £196,742 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Infant School St Stephens Road , S65 1PJ | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Junior and Infant School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Junior School St Leonard's Road , S65 1PD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey School Cranworth Road , S65 1LN | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 5,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blenheim Centre Doncaster Road , S65 1NN | - not rated | 996 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Masbrough Centre Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 4 Main Street | 41 yd | |
| Magoos | 28 Domine Lane | 41 yd | |
| Neelagiree | 4 Westgate | 103 yd | |
| Rotherham Sight & Sound | 8 Ship Hill | 107 yd | |
| Milo’s Diner | Unit 1a Imperial Buildings | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot8s Pool Club | 8-10 Main Street | 21 yd | |
| Elliots | 9 Westgate | 59 yd | |
| Jaxx & Snafu | 1 - 8 Westgate | 59 yd | |
| Amber Lounge | Ship Hill | 107 yd | |
| Sports Box | Unit 1 Imperial Buildings | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Greco Pizzeria & Grill | 4a Domine Lane | 41 yd | |
| Shahjahan | 28-32 Westgate | 103 yd | |
| Jagga Spice | 26a Westgate | 103 yd | |
| The Ministry | Unit 12-13, Imperial Buildings, High Street | 123 yd | |
| Sabirs Grill Bar | 36 Westgate | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 384 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Masbrough Street | 422 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 545 yd | |
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 600 yd | |
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 67 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Rotherham) GREASBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Rotherham Leisure Complex EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 959 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.