Hollowgate is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2LA 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 Hollowgate, Rotherham, S60 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 2LD, S60 2LQ, S60 2LE, S60 2BF, S60 2LH, S60 2DR, S60 2PU, S60 2PY, S60 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 2LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 43.1% | 47.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 56.9% | 52.9% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 50% | 55.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 24.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 35.9% | 43.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 36.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 25.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 19.5% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 17.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3.2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 73.4% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 81.7% | 64.1% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 20.3% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 63.8% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollowgate was 3130.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1095.4% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollowgate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 2nd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1389.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hollowgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-03-19 | £101,622 |
| 48 Hollowgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-11-25 | £102,727 |
| 46 Hollowgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2015-12-15 | £209,357 |
| 48 Hollowgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,800 | 2012-10-25 | £209,553 |
| 48 Hollowgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-08-30 | £144,962 |
The percentage of student residents living in S60 2LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,105 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 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 971 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 , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 5,057 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 | 1,408 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Daily Fresh Food | 177 Wellgate | 226 yd | |
| Big Red's Diner | Former Boiler House, Unit 2 Alma Road | 307 yd | |
| Zaika Kebab & Sweet | 66 Wellgate | 328 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 10 Wellgate | 328 yd | |
| The Big Smoke | Moorgate Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 268 yd | |
| Mailcoach | Wellgate | 328 yd | |
| The Bluecoat | 6 The Crofts | 329 yd | |
| Renoirs Lounge Bar | 14 The Crofts | 329 yd | |
| New York Tavern | 84 Westgate | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's | 9 Mansfield Road | 171 yd | |
| Pronto Fast Food | 96 Wellgate | 173 yd | |
| My Chicken Express | 167-169 Wellgate | 178 yd | |
| Taste of Instanbul | 119 Wellgate | 183 yd | |
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 154 yd | |
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 685 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 698 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Moorgate Tennis Club MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE AVENUE | tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Tr Sports Centre MOORGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.