Whitehill Drive is in Brinsworth, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 5JW 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 Drive, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 5JN, S60 5LY, S60 5RZ, S60 5HR, S60 5LZ, S60 5JQ, S60 5SX, S60 5HS, S60 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 5JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S60 5JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 46% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 40.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.2% | 43.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around S60 5JW this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 30.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 15.4% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 13.8% | -9.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.5% | 92% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehill Drive was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehill Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 251st lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Whitehill Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-28 | £148,007 |
| 55 Whitehill Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-06-16 | £150,139 |
| 33 Whitehill Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-17 | £146,730 |
| 53 Whitehill Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-02-17 | £170,453 |
| 37 Whitehill Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-09-09 | £190,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,652 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 | 2out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 2out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Infant School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcliffe Primary School Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | 2out of 4 | 811 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 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,604 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 4,014 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 | 4,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 211 yd | |
| Thyme Out | Unit 3 Whitehill Road | 360 yd | |
| The Centre Cafe | The Centre, Brinsworth Lane | 783 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, Unit 3 West Bawtry Road | 875 yd | |
| Riverside Spice | Riverside Inn, Main Street | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Terrier | Whitehill Road | 206 yd | |
| Thirsty Flame | Whitehill Lane | 231 yd | |
| The Waverley | Brinsworth Road | 699 yd | |
| Brinsworth Social Club | 153-155 Brinsworth Lane | 896 yd | |
| Stop Inn Time | 17 Brinsworth Lane | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Capital | 123 Whitehill Road | 360 yd | |
| Beejays | Wickes Car Park, Canklow Meadows | 875 yd | |
| Sea Fresh Fish Bar | 157 Brinsworth Lane | 896 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 377C Brinsworth Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 379 Brinsworth Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Brinsworth Lane | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Howarth School Whitehill Lane | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School HOWLETT DRIVE | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Brinsworth Playing Fields BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Catcliffe Primary School And The Meadows Children'S Centre ROTHERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School BRINSWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 851 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.