Broom Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2SX 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 Broom Road, Rotherham, S60 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 2SW, S60 2ST, S60 2SY, S65 2EE, S60 2SQ, S60 2SZ, S60 2TD, S60 2SN, S60 2RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 2SX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 27% | 36% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 47.4% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.1% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 28% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 37.6% | 48.6% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 45.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 45.4% | 36.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -44.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 75% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 17.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 75.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.6% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 0.2% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Muslim | 59% | 6.5% | 52.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broom Road was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broom Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 391st lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Broom Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-06-16 | £304,755 |
| 70 Broom Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-05-24 | £303,349 |
| 68 Broom Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2020-10-30 | £271,400 |
| 84 Broom Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-04-28 | £314,529 |
| 88 Broom Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-11-27 | £349,663 |
S60 2SX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in S60 2SX 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,325 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 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Infant School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | - not rated | 1,087 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 | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 834 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Further education | 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 , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 78 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 635 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blenheim Centre Doncaster Road , S65 1NN | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 465 yd | |
| Maria Daily Fresh Food | 177 Wellgate | 726 yd | |
| Cornerstone Community Cafe at United Methodist Church | United Methodist Church, Lister Street | 733 yd | |
| Shellys Cafe | Bakers Field Court | 830 yd | |
| The Scales Cafe | 1 Clifton Grove | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Broom | Broom Valley Road | 523 yd | |
| The Homestead | Wickersley Road | 641 yd | |
| The Park | Badsley Moor Lane | 864 yd | |
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren's Bakery | 218-220 Wellgate | 609 yd | |
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 726 yd | |
| Davians Fish Bar | 211 Middle Lane | 762 yd | |
| My Chicken Express | 167-169 Wellgate | 817 yd | |
| Taste of Instanbul | 119 Wellgate | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 732 yd | |
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Herringthorpe Playing Fields Boswell Street | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 693 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 805 yd | |
| Moorgate Tennis Club MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE AVENUE | tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Tr Sports Centre MOORGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Oakwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Moorgate Road | swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Oakwood High School MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 959 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.