Godstone Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2PU 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 Godstone Road, Rotherham, S60 2PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 2PX, S60 2LD, S60 2PY, S60 2PS, S60 2PT, S60 2LE, S60 2QA, S60 2LA, S60 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 2PU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 44.5% | 47.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 55.5% | 52.2% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 41.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 45.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.7% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 2PU this area, 30.7% 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 30.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 22.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.2% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 52.7% | 48.5% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 45.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -47.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 59.8% | 62.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 0.6% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27% | 23.6% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 62.4% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 23.5% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 2.7% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 22.6% | 46.2% | -23.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 51.9% | 6.5% | 45.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godstone Road was 136.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godstone Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 219th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Godstone Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2020-10-23 | £64,701 |
| 6 Godstone Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2020-06-12 | £198,282 |
| 6 Godstone Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £80,000 | 2014-07-04 | £131,288 |
| 14 Godstone Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-05-16 | £100,943 |
| 34 Godstone Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-11-29 | £164,605 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,147 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 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,746 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 882 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 | 5,029 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 | 1,299 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 4,019 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 | 190 yd | |
| The Big Smoke | Moorgate Road | 313 yd | |
| Big Red's Diner | Former Boiler House, Unit 2 Alma Road | 345 yd | |
| Laureate Court Care Centre | Wellgate | 409 yd | |
| Zaika Kebab & Sweet | 66 Wellgate | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 314 yd | |
| Mailcoach | Wellgate | 427 yd | |
| The Bluecoat | 6 The Crofts | 435 yd | |
| Renoirs Lounge Bar | 14 The Crofts | 435 yd | |
| New York Tavern | 84 Westgate | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 190 yd | |
| My Chicken Express | 167-169 Wellgate | 191 yd | |
| Taste of Instanbul | 119 Wellgate | 231 yd | |
| Darren's Bakery | 218-220 Wellgate | 235 yd | |
| Pronto Fast Food | 96 Wellgate | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 145 yd | |
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 604 yd | |
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 639 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 794 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 630 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 | 715 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Tr Sports Centre MOORGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 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 | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.