Whitehill Road is in Brinsworth, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 5JQ 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 Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 5JL, S60 5LW, S60 5LP, S60 5JP, S60 5JN, S60 5HX, S60 5LX, S60 5FW, S60 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 5JQ 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 Road was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehill Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 289th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Whitehill Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-11-03 | £139,871 |
| 141 Whitehill Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2025-04-30 | £164,635 |
| 102 Whitehill Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-02-26 | £145,906 |
| 84 Whitehill Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-02-16 | £151,245 |
| 110 Whitehill Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-16 | £130,050 |
S60 5JQ 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 The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 3out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Junior School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbrooke Middle School Richmond Road , S13 8LT | - not rated | 5,393 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 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Comprehensive School Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 2,202 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 | 3,940 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,365 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 | 2,393 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,833 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 | 4,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 879 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 879 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 2out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin Burgers | 48 Whitehill Lane | 173 yd | |
| Thyme Out | Unit 3 Whitehill Road | 324 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, Unit 3 West Bawtry Road | 676 yd | |
| The Centre Cafe | The Centre, Brinsworth Lane | 742 yd | |
| Valentines | Unit 1, Atlas Court, Brinsworth Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Terrier | Whitehill Road | 12 yd | |
| Thirsty Flame | Whitehill Lane | 331 yd | |
| Brinsworth Social Club | 153-155 Brinsworth Lane | 806 yd | |
| The Waverley | Brinsworth Road | 881 yd | |
| Stop Inn Time | 17 Brinsworth Lane | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Capital | 123 Whitehill Road | 324 yd | |
| Beejays | Wickes Car Park, Canklow Meadows | 676 yd | |
| Sea Fresh Fish Bar | 157 Brinsworth Lane | 806 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 377C Brinsworth Road | 1,090 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 379 Brinsworth Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Brinsworth Lane | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Howarth School Whitehill Lane | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School HOWLETT DRIVE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Brinsworth Playing Fields BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Catcliffe Primary School And The Meadows Children'S Centre ROTHERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Youfit (Rotherham-Sheffield) WEST BAWTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.