William Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2NG 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 William Street, Rotherham, S60 2NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 1DR, S65 2AF, S60 2NF, S65 2AA, S65 2AE, S60 2NJ, S65 2AG, S60 2NA, S65 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 2NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 39.4% | 47.6% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 37.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2NG this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 23.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 14.5% | 5.4% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 25.8% | 26.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 23.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.8% | 50.6% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 8.3% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 54.4% | 53% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 25.1% | 30.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 24.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 12.4% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.1% | 52.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 21.1% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 12.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 5% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 20.9% | 1.5% | 19.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 180.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 133rd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 William Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,800 | 2023-11-03 | £96,955 |
| 43 William Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-03-03 | £124,156 |
| 19 William Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2022-12-08 | £43,608 |
| 41 William Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-07 | £119,371 |
| 30 William Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2022-09-23 | £128,086 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Other | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,799 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 Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Village Primary School Eldon Road , Eastwood Village S65 1RD | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Dene Primary Doncaster Road , East Dene S65 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,486 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 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,447 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 | 357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,187 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 | 4,730 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 | 1,481 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walker Cafe | Clifton Park Museum, Clifton Lane | 111 yd | |
| Maria Daily Fresh Food | 177 Wellgate | 186 yd | |
| Rotherham Civic Theatre | Catherine Street | 303 yd | |
| Staniforths | 3A Wellgate | 325 yd | |
| Zaika Kebab & Sweet | 66 Wellgate | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 107 yd | |
| Mailcoach | Wellgate | 342 yd | |
| POT8'S | 15-21 Doncaster Gate | 397 yd | |
| The Bluecoat | 6 The Crofts | 398 yd | |
| Renoirs Lounge Bar | 14 The Crofts | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Instanbul | 119 Wellgate | 163 yd | |
| My Chicken Express | 167-169 Wellgate | 164 yd | |
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 186 yd | |
| Pronto Fast Food | 96 Wellgate | 220 yd | |
| Darren's Bakery | 218-220 Wellgate | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 206 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 609 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 611 yd | |
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 930 yd | |
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 853 yd | |
| Herringthorpe Playing Fields Boswell Street | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Rotherham Leisure Complex EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 939 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.