Thornhill Edge is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 1JT is located in the Rotherham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornhill Edge, Rotherham, S60 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 1LT, S60 1LW, S60 1JB, S60 1JD, S60 1JY, S60 1JE, S60 1LL, S60 1JU, S60 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S60 1JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 54.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 1JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 43.1% | 46.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 35.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 37.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around S60 1JT this area, 41% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 41% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 22.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 15% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 36.3% | 35.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 32.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 52% | 45.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 74.1% | 71.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15.9% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 71.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 16.7% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 2% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 38.6% | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Edge was 461.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thornhill Edge has the 11th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 20th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Thornhill Edge, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-02-15 | £124,585 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Infant School St Stephens Road , S65 1PJ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey School Cranworth Road , S65 1LN | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 4,892 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 | 981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masbrough Centre Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ | - not rated | 831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blenheim Centre Doncaster Road , S65 1NN | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Play Castle | The Old Church, Tenter Street | 218 yd | |
| My Watan | Flat 4 The Queens Hotel, 127-129 Masbrough Street | 373 yd | |
| The Sandwich Box | Station Road | 379 yd | |
| Shiloh (Rotherham) | Shiloh, 15 Station Road | 380 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 10 Upper Millgate | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Hotel | Princes Street | 487 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, Midland Road | 544 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | Greasbrough Road | 545 yd | |
| The Midland | Midland Road | 545 yd | |
| Masbrough Sports & Social Club | Rotherham Transport Club, Union Street | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Pizza | 128B College Road | 285 yd | |
| The Brunch Box | Thornhill House, 38 Hope Street | 348 yd | |
| Fat Tony’s Sandwich Bar | Unit 1, Central Business Park, Masbrough Street | 383 yd | |
| Royal Fresh/Mind Over Matter | Leisureways Uk Ltd, Masbrough Street | 410 yd | |
| New Wok | 149 Masbrough Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 17 Masbrough Street | 262 yd | |
| Aldi | Park Street | 454 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 749 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Rotherham) GREASBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Clough Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Clough Road | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Ferham Primary School FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Ferham Park FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 311.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.