Swifte Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 3EX 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 Swifte Road, Rotherham, S60 3EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 3EU, S60 3EZ, S60 3HB, S60 3ES, S60 3AA, S60 3HA, S60 3ER, S60 3AW, S60 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 3EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 31.4% | 32.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 47.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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 | 18.6% | 20.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 30.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 22.4% | 33.4% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 30.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 69.4% | 50% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 85.8% | 78.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 79.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 40.7% | 6.5% | 34.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swifte Road was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Swifte Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 27th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Swifte Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2019-11-22 | £197,572 |
| 7 Swifte Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2018-06-22 | £206,155 |
| 2 Swifte Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-01-04 | £122,999 |
| 6 Swifte Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2010-05-07 | £159,697 |
| 1 Swifte Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2007-09-28 | £206,898 |
S60 3EX 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 3out of 4 | 5,435 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 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Infant School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | - not rated | 829 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 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 1,901 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 | 4,178 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 | 1,033 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,154 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 | 5,040 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 | 359 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Grange School East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community special school | 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 | 342 yd | |
| Costa | Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road | 511 yd | |
| Rancheros Rodizio Bar and Grill | 156 Wickersley Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Broom | Broom Valley Road | 439 yd | |
| The Homestead | Wickersley Road | 494 yd | |
| Roadhouse Bar and Bottles | 156 Wickersley Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Moorgate Road | swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Oakwood High School MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 683 yd |
| Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Herringthorpe Junior School CHATTERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Tr Sports Centre MOORGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.