Flat Lane is in Whiston, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 4EF 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 Flat Lane, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 4HB, S60 4EE, S60 4ET, S60 4HD, S60 4JH, S60 4DU, S60 4HA, S60 4EY, S60 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 4EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 31.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 50.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 41.2% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 29% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 92.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flat Lane was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flat Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 78th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Flat Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-11 | £156,214 |
| 5 Flat Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2024-08-19 | £206,354 |
| 27 Flat Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-08-05 | £170,910 |
| 7 Flat Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-14 | £187,520 |
| 34 Flat Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-22 | £158,140 |
S60 4EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service 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 |
| 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 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,134 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 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Hall Close Avenue , Whiston S60 4AG | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 1,758 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 4out of 4 | 4,573 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 | 2,059 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,426 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 | 264 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 586 yd | |
| 7AM Sandwich Bar | 1c Worry Goose Lane | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Inn | Pleasley Road | 83 yd | |
| Your Friendly Local Ltd at The Sitwell Arms | Pleasley Road | 324 yd | |
| Golden Ball Inn | Turner Lane | 384 yd | |
| The Hind | 285 East Bawtry Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Take Away | 4 Hunger Hill Lane | 586 yd | |
| Punjab Balti House | 5 Hunger Hill Lane | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 1-3 Worry Goose Lane | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiston Parish Hall THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS THE PIECES NORTH | 260 yd | |
| Whiston Junior And Infant School WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL WHISTON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL SAVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Whiston Parish Church Cricket Club RECTORY DRIVE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Guilthwaite Hill Pleasley Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.