Worry Goose Lane, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4AD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 4AD 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	50.5%	49.1%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	49.5%	50.9%	1.4%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 4AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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	26.8%	29.2%	2.4%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	56.2%	-1.7%	44.2%	12.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	5.1%	6.4%	1.3%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	9.8%	6.4%	-3.4%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

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	44.6%	47.8%	3.2%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	35.8%	32.4%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	13.7%	12.2%	-1.5%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	5.3%	5%	-0.3%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.6%	18.9%	-0.7%	18.2%	0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	8.2%	-4.6%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	12.4%	-8.5%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	7.3%	2.2%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	16.7%	5.2%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	26.8%	31.3%	4.5%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	3.4%	5.2%	1.8%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Pakistani	9.1%	8.3%	-0.8%	2.7%	5.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.5%	88.5%	-2.0%	81.4%	7.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.8% 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	95.1%	88.8%	-6.3%	83.2%	5.6%
European Union	0.4%	4.7%	4.3%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	6.1%	1.5%	5.6%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	88.5%	-6.6%	83.2%	5.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	1.8%	-2.4%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	4.7%	1.5%	3.2%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	10.8%	6.5%	4.3%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Worry Goose Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worry Goose Lane was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Worry Goose Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 16th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in S60 4AD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Worry Goose Lane are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Worry Goose Lane, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4AD

Estimated Average Property Prices for S60 4AD

Average Price
£246,029

Semi-Detached
£248,116

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,639

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Worry Goose Lane

Average Price
£261,811

Semi-Detached
£253,787

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£311,097

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Worry Goose LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Worry Goose Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-11-21	£217,234
22 Worry Goose Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£254,500	2024-09-24	£265,043
2 Worry Goose Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-06-02	£264,319
16 Worry Goose Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-09-16	£276,047
30 Worry Goose Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2022-08-26	£220,681

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S60 4AD

Employment

S60 4AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	15
Construction	12
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Other	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,208 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH	2out of 4	4,714 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA	4out of 4	525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Hall Close Avenue , Whiston S60 4AG	4out of 4	572 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whiston Junior and Infant School Saville Road , Whiston S60 4DX	3out of 4	578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW	4out of 4	1,134 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,402 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH	3out of 4	1,859 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN	1out of 4	2,788 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL	4out of 4	3,563 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ	3out of 4	4,289 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	2,320 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG	- not rated	3,313 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , S65 4BJ	- not rated	4,987 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX	3out of 4	904 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ	- not rated	1,398 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR	- not rated	1,647 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT	3out of 4	5,134 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU	3out of 4	5,465 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
7AM Sandwich Bar	1c Worry Goose Lane	108 yd
La Pondicherry	340 Herringthorpe Valley Road	554 yd
Willows Bistro Ltd	342 Herringthorpe Valley Road	554 yd
Sheila’s Shack	1 Hunger Hill Lane	579 yd
Rancheros Rodizio Bar and Grill	156 Wickersley Road	791 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hind	285 East Bawtry Road	511 yd
Sitwell Park Golf Club	Sitwell Park Golf Club, Shrogswood Road	697 yd
Stag Inn	Wickersley Road	783 yd
Roadhouse Bar and Bottles	156 Wickersley Road	791 yd
The Dragon Tap	477 Herringthorpe Valley Road	888 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whiston Take Away	4 Hunger Hill Lane	579 yd
Punjab Balti House	5 Hunger Hill Lane	579 yd
Ben's Pizza	479 Herringthorpe Valley Road	954 yd
Fiveways Fish Bar	483 Herringthorpe Valley Road	954 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	1-3 Worry Goose Lane		108 yd
Tesco	17 East Bawtry Road		968 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whiston Worry Goose School (Closed) Hall Close Avenue	grass pitches	494 yd
Whiston Junior And Infant School WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL SAVILLE ROAD	grass pitches	612 yd
Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	623 yd
Scout Hall At Herringthorpe United Reform Church WICKERSLEY ROAD		826 yd
Sitwell Park Golf Club SHROGSWOOD ROAD	golf	860 yd
Whiston Parish Church Cricket Club RECTORY DRIVE	grass pitches	896 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.