Hill Side is in Whiston, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 4HL 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 Hill Side, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 4ED, S60 4HU, S60 4HT, S60 4EA, S60 4HN, S60 4HS, S60 4EB, S60 4HX, S60 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 4HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.9% | 35.4% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 39.3% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 41.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.8% | 22.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Side was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Side has the 8th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 91st lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hill Side, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-05-30 | £254,675 |
| 29 Hill Side, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-07-16 | £351,174 |
| 1 Hill Side, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-02-17 | £456,129 |
| 3 Hill Side, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-11-18 | £214,539 |
| 31 Hill Side, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2007-03-27 | £219,364 |
S60 4HL 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 3out of 4 | 4,022 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 | - not rated | 270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Junior and Infant School Saville Road , Whiston S60 4DX | - not rated | 270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Hall Close Avenue , Whiston S60 4AG | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Worry Goose Junior and Infant School Hall Close Avenue , Whiston S60 4AG | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,909 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 | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 3,329 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 | 4,893 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 | 2,431 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,689 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 | - not rated | 561 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Grange School East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX | - not rated | 561 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 2out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 233 yd | |
| 7AM Sandwich Bar | 1c Worry Goose Lane | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball Inn | Turner Lane | 248 yd | |
| Your Friendly Local Ltd at The Sitwell Arms | Pleasley Road | 401 yd | |
| Chequers Inn | Pleasley Road | 467 yd | |
| The Hind | 285 East Bawtry Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Take Away | 4 Hunger Hill Lane | 233 yd | |
| Punjab Balti House | 5 Hunger Hill Lane | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 1-3 Worry Goose Lane | 794 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 | 288 yd |
| Whiston Parish Church Cricket Club RECTORY DRIVE | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Whiston Parish Hall THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS THE PIECES NORTH | 502 yd | |
| Guilthwaite Hill Pleasley Road | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Whiston Worry Goose School (Closed) Hall Close Avenue | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Sitwell Junior School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 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 | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| 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 | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.