Fairbank View is in Whiston, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 4AR 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 Fairbank View, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 4AS, S60 4EH, S60 4AJ, S60 4AT, S60 4AP, S60 4BD, S60 4NQ, S60 4AZ, S60 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 4AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.3% | 36% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 42.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 39.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around S60 4AR this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 28.8% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 18.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.1% | 79.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 92.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairbank View was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% higher than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairbank View has the 25th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 263rd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fairbank View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2011-11-18 | £247,859 |
| 3 Fairbank View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2003-04-25 | £299,712 |
| 3 Fairbank View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2000-10-18 | £286,077 |
S60 4AR 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 4AR 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,214 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Hall Close Avenue , Whiston S60 4AG | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 1,577 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 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 4out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,075 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 | 2,460 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | 3out of 4 | 5,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila’s Shack | 1 Hunger Hill Lane | 145 yd | |
| 7AM Sandwich Bar | 1c Worry Goose Lane | 548 yd | |
| La Pondicherry | 340 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Willows Bistro Ltd | 342 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hind | 285 East Bawtry Road | 505 yd | |
| Golden Ball Inn | Turner Lane | 568 yd | |
| Your Friendly Local Ltd at The Sitwell Arms | Pleasley Road | 746 yd | |
| Chequers Inn | Pleasley Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Take Away | 4 Hunger Hill Lane | 145 yd | |
| Punjab Balti House | 5 Hunger Hill Lane | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 1-3 Worry Goose Lane | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiston Junior And Infant School WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL SAVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Whiston Parish Church Cricket Club RECTORY DRIVE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Whiston Worry Goose School (Closed) Hall Close Avenue | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Whiston Parish Hall THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS THE PIECES NORTH | 858 yd | |
| Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Guilthwaite Hill Pleasley Road | grass pitches | 960 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 | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.