Octavia Close is in Brinsworth, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 5EB is located in the Brinsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Octavia Close, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 5EA, S60 5DZ, S60 5DU, S60 5ED, S60 5DS, S60 5DW, S60 5DT, S60 5EY, S60 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 5EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.6% | 39.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 41.7% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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% | 41% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 23.1% | 21.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 10.6% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 19.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 26.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.2% | 96.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Octavia Close was 129.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Octavia Close has the 54th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 236th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-10 | £182,457 |
| 9 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-06 | £108,700 |
| 15 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-05-04 | £113,756 |
| 1 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-03-16 | £220,389 |
| 3 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-10-08 | £172,312 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Infant School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Infant School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 1out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 5,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 5,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Comprehensive School Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,640 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 2out of 4 | 2,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines | Unit 1, Atlas Court, Brinsworth Lane | 322 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | West Bawtry Road | 450 yd | |
| Canklow Woods Breakfast Club at Canklow Woods Primary | Canklow Woods Primary School, Wood Lane | 691 yd | |
| The Centre Cafe | The Centre, Brinsworth Lane | 717 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, Unit 3 West Bawtry Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sports & Recreation | Pavilion Lane | 484 yd | |
| Brinsworth Social Club | 153-155 Brinsworth Lane | 494 yd | |
| Three Magpies Hotel | Bonet Lane | 963 yd | |
| Stop Inn Time | 17 Brinsworth Lane | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Fresh Fish Bar | 157 Brinsworth Lane | 494 yd | |
| Beejays | Wickes Car Park, Canklow Meadows | 761 yd | |
| Pizza Capital | 123 Whitehill Road | 971 yd | |
| New Ocean City | 253 Canklow Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 377C Brinsworth Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Brinsworth Lane | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sports And Social Club PAVILION LANE | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 487 yd |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Brinsworth Playing Fields BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Canklow Recreation Ground CANKLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 969 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.