Broom Avenue is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 3NQ 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 Avenue, Rotherham, S60 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 3NL, S60 3NG, S60 3NJ, S60 3PP, S60 3EN, S60 3NF, S60 3PX, S60 3EW, S60 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 3NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.9% | 49.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 25.6% | 29.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 62% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 21.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 30.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 25.3% | 39.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 37.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 67.7% | 48.2% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 88.1% | 77.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 77.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.1% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 41.2% | 6.5% | 34.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broom Avenue was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.6% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Broom Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 11th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Broom Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-02-23 | £258,428 |
| 40 Broom Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-01-22 | £235,855 |
| 50 Broom Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-03-05 | £330,775 |
| 10 Broom Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2018-03-09 | £259,409 |
| 30 Broom Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-02-22 | £250,070 |
S60 3NQ 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 3NQ 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 1,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 4out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,366 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,202 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 , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 675 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 5,225 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 | 213 yd | |
| Rancheros Rodizio Bar and Grill | 156 Wickersley Road | 577 yd | |
| Willows Bistro Ltd | 342 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 679 yd | |
| La Pondicherry | 340 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 679 yd | |
| Lite Bites | 89 Browning Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homestead | Wickersley Road | 405 yd | |
| Roadhouse Bar and Bottles | 156 Wickersley Road | 577 yd | |
| The Dragon Tap | 477 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 634 yd | |
| The New Broom | Broom Valley Road | 805 yd | |
| Stag Inn | Wickersley Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Pizza | 479 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 591 yd | |
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 483 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 591 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 104-106 Browning Road | 891 yd | |
| Dragon City | 107-109 Chaucer Road | 927 yd | |
| Mama's Pitza | 105C Chaucer Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 1-3 Worry Goose Lane | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Junior School CHATTERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 444 yd |
| Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Scout Hall At Herringthorpe United Reform Church WICKERSLEY ROAD | 732 yd | |
| St Bernards Catholic High School HERRINGTHORPE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Oakwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Moorgate Road | swimming pool | 1,018 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.