Whitehill Lane is in Brinsworth, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 5HE is located in the Brinsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitehill Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 5EZ, S60 5HB, S60 5JE, S60 5PH, S60 5PF, S60 5PG, S60 5JF, S60 5HD, S60 5JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 5HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 34.1% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 45.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.8% | 41.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 23.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 16.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehill Lane was 43.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitehill Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 271st lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Whitehill Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-02-11 | £360,605 |
| 60 Whitehill Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-05-11 | £325,302 |
| 62 Whitehill Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-07 | £312,791 |
| 1 St Georges Hall Whitehill Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-05-24 | £247,335 |
| 66 Whitehill Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-01-04 | £344,668 |
S60 5HE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,956 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Infant School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 2,073 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,469 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 | 4,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,390 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 | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 4,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Pausa | Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, Unit 3 West Bawtry Road | 358 yd | |
| Thyme Out | Unit 3 Whitehill Road | 380 yd | |
| Rockin Burgers | 48 Whitehill Lane | 509 yd | |
| The Centre Cafe | The Centre, Brinsworth Lane | 615 yd | |
| Valentines | Unit 1, Atlas Court, Brinsworth Lane | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Terrier | Whitehill Road | 353 yd | |
| Brinsworth Social Club | 153-155 Brinsworth Lane | 575 yd | |
| Thirsty Flame | Whitehill Lane | 688 yd | |
| Stop Inn Time | 17 Brinsworth Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beejays | Wickes Car Park, Canklow Meadows | 358 yd | |
| Pizza Capital | 123 Whitehill Road | 380 yd | |
| Sea Fresh Fish Bar | 157 Brinsworth Lane | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 377C Brinsworth Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 379 Brinsworth Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Brinsworth Lane | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Playing Fields BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Youfit (Rotherham-Sheffield) WEST BAWTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School HOWLETT DRIVE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Brinsworth Howarth School Whitehill Lane | grass pitches | 777 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.