The Maltings is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2JA is located in the Boston Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Maltings, Rotherham, S60 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 2HZ, S60 2HY, S60 2JB, S60 2UW, S60 2JR, S60 1DA, S60 2AG, S60 2AB, S60 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 2JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 32.5% | 42.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 17.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17% | 14.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 29.3% | 23% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (37.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.2% | 15.3% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -33.1% |
| Good health | 23.1% | 22.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -11.5% |
| Fair health | 29.8% | 44.9% | 15.1% | 12.7% | 32.2% |
| Bad health | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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 2JA this area, 49.8% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.2% | 49.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 31.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 8.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 80% | 86.4% | 6.4% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 90.5% | 7.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 90.5% | 9.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 2% | -9.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 33% | 76.7% | -43.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 62.2% | 13.5% | 48.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Maltings was 274.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Maltings has the 21st highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 58th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Maltings, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-07-12 | £54,579 |
| 18 The Maltings, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2004-09-10 | £77,169 |
| 18 The Maltings, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,500 | 2003-03-17 | £58,661 |
| 18 The Maltings, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £16,500 | 2000-11-10 | £55,834 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S60 2JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 899 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Red's Diner | Former Boiler House, Unit 2 Alma Road | 137 yd | |
| Bagel Bites | 108-110 Westgate | 227 yd | |
| Dynasty | 55-57 Sheffield Road | 241 yd | |
| Goodfellas | 53 Sheffield Road | 241 yd | |
| The Big Apple | Old Sheffield Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Tavern | 84 Westgate | 290 yd | |
| Cutlers Arms | 29 Westgate | 419 yd | |
| Amber Lounge | Ship Hill | 556 yd | |
| The Bluecoat | 6 The Crofts | 581 yd | |
| Renoirs Lounge Bar | 14 The Crofts | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacko's | 95 Sheffield Road | 241 yd | |
| A K Kebabish | 88 Westgate | 290 yd | |
| Pak Hoo House | 69 Westgate | 419 yd | |
| Sabirs Grill Bar | 36 Westgate | 454 yd | |
| Terry's | 9 Mansfield Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 177 yd | |
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 620 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Masbrough Street | 921 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Moorgate Tennis Club MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE AVENUE | tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Tr Sports Centre MOORGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Canklow Recreation Ground CANKLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 984 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.