Broom Lane is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 3EP is located in the Sitwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broom Lane, Rotherham, S60 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 3HW, S60 3LB, S60 3EN, S60 3NH, S60 3HF, S60 3HE, S60 3LA, S60 3NL, S60 3NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 3EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.7% | 29.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 50.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 15.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 40.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 22.5% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 19.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.1% | 68.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 86.1% | 84.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 84.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broom Lane was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broom Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-04-12 | £225,744 |
| 116 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-02-09 | £281,286 |
| 112 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-29 | £308,456 |
| 104 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2016-05-27 | £300,485 |
| 114 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-05-30 | £357,488 |
S60 3EP 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 3out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitwell Junior School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Community 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 | 4,698 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 | 1,586 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,543 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 | 4,803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 893 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Grange School East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX | - not rated | 935 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites | Unit 3, 68 Broom Lane | 245 yd | |
| Willows Bistro Ltd | 342 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 567 yd | |
| La Pondicherry | 340 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 567 yd | |
| Rancheros Rodizio Bar and Grill | 156 Wickersley Road | 570 yd | |
| 7AM Sandwich Bar | 1c Worry Goose Lane | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadhouse Bar and Bottles | 156 Wickersley Road | 570 yd | |
| The Homestead | Wickersley Road | 649 yd | |
| The Dragon Tap | 477 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 668 yd | |
| The Hind | 285 East Bawtry Road | 722 yd | |
| Stag Inn | Wickersley Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Pizza | 479 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 656 yd | |
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 483 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 1-3 Worry Goose Lane | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Herringthorpe Junior School CHATTERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 718 yd |
| Scout Hall At Herringthorpe United Reform Church WICKERSLEY ROAD | 736 yd | |
| Whiston Junior And Infant School WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL SAVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| St Bernards Catholic High School HERRINGTHORPE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Oakwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Moorgate Road | swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 273.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.