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 132.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Octavia Close has the 55th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 225th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 | £181,450 |
| 9 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-06 | £108,100 |
| 15 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-05-04 | £113,128 |
| 1 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-03-16 | £223,294 |
| 3 Octavia Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-10-08 | £171,361 |
| 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 and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 3,881 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 | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Infant School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT | 2out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,649 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,874 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 | 4,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,790 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 | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Other independent school | No | 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.