Shoreham Drive is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 3DS 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 Shoreham Drive, Rotherham, S60 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 3DT, S60 3DP, S60 3DY, S60 3DW, S60 3DR, S60 3DL, S60 3DN, S60 3DZ, S60 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 3DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S60 3DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.6% | 16.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 63.7% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 41.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 39.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 17.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 36.6% | -7.2% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 18.8% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.4% | 68.2% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 87.5% | 80.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 80.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 16.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shoreham Drive was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shoreham Drive has the 54th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 402nd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Shoreham Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-22 | £391,718 |
| 4 Shoreham Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £314,575 | 2020-03-13 | £439,018 |
| 20 Shoreham Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-01-06 | £291,225 |
| 22 Shoreham Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-09-30 | £279,481 |
| 8 Shoreham Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-08-05 | £408,409 |
S60 3DS 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 retired residents living in S60 3DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Junior and Infant School Saville Road , Whiston S60 4DX | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Academy Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF | 3out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,607 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Inn | Pleasley Road | 730 yd | |
| Your Friendly Local Ltd at The Sitwell Arms | Pleasley Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Youfit (Rotherham-Sheffield) WEST BAWTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Whiston Parish Hall THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS THE PIECES NORTH | 827 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.