Francis Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2NS 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 Francis Street, Rotherham, S60 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 2AN, S60 2PA, S60 2NR, S60 2QH, S60 2QE, S65 2AL, S60 2PD, S60 2QJ, S60 2TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 2NS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52.5% | 47.7% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.3% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 49.3% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 5.9% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (67.1%) 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 | 37.4% | 40.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 26.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2NS this area, 45% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 45% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 26.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 19.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 20.6% | 27.8% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 25.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 66.4% | 57.6% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 76.5% | 71.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 71.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 15.8% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 32% | 6.5% | 25.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Street was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Francis Street has the 61st lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 348th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Francis Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-08-02 | £117,198 |
S60 2NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,027 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 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Dene Primary Doncaster Road , East Dene S65 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsley Primary School Badsley Moor Lane , S65 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,647 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 | 696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 917 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 | 4,738 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 | 1,137 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Court Care Centre | Wellgate | 71 yd | |
| Maria Daily Fresh Food | 177 Wellgate | 228 yd | |
| The Walker Cafe | Clifton Park Museum, Clifton Lane | 407 yd | |
| The Big Smoke | Moorgate Road | 597 yd | |
| Staniforths | 3A Wellgate | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 409 yd | |
| Mailcoach | Wellgate | 633 yd | |
| The Bluecoat | 6 The Crofts | 671 yd | |
| Renoirs Lounge Bar | 14 The Crofts | 671 yd | |
| POT8'S | 15-21 Doncaster Gate | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren's Bakery | 218-220 Wellgate | 114 yd | |
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 228 yd | |
| My Chicken Express | 167-169 Wellgate | 318 yd | |
| Taste of Instanbul | 119 Wellgate | 385 yd | |
| Pronto Fast Food | 96 Wellgate | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 297 yd | |
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 706 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 951 yd | |
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 954 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 261 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Herringthorpe Playing Fields Boswell Street | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 767 yd | |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Moorgate Tennis Club MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE AVENUE | tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 910 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.