Blackbird Avenue, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 5LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.3%	50.6%	2.3%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	51.7%	49.4%	-2.3%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of S60 5LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.4%	29%	-2.4%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	52.8%	0.1%	44.2%	8.6%
Separated	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10.6%	9.3%	-1.3%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	3.9%	6.7%	2.8%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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	47.9%	44.4%	-3.5%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	33.5%	36.1%	2.6%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	14.9%	15.4%	0.5%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	3.7%	3.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.6%	21.5%	-4.1%	18.2%	3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	11.8%	-1.2%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	18.5%	2.6%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	9.2%	2.0%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.4%	16.4%	-2.0%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	15.9%	20%	4.1%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	4.1%	4.6%	0.5%	2.7%	1.9%
Black African	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	92.6%	91.7%	-0.9%	81.4%	10.3%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	93.4%	92.9%	-0.5%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	4.1%	2.0%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	92.9%	0.3%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.8%	5.8%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	3.3%	0.8%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	43.6%	46.2%	-2.6%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Muslim	4.6%	6.5%	-1.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Blackbird Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackbird Avenue was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Blackbird Avenue has the 38th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 162nd highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S60 5LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blackbird Avenue are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blackbird Avenue, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for S60 5LU

Average Price
£169,535

Semi-Detached
£169,535

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackbird Avenue

Average Price
£180,133

Semi-Detached
£180,133

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackbird AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Blackbird Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£154,000	2024-06-27	£167,231
4 Blackbird Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2016-10-11	£189,743
4 Blackbird Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£89,000	2004-08-20	£183,922

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S60 5LU

Employment

S60 5LU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S60 5LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	14
Construction	12
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY	- not rated	4,079 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH	3out of 4	4,616 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR	- not rated	681 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR	3out of 4	681 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT	3out of 4	717 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Whitehill Junior School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT	- not rated	717 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT	- not rated	717 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Athelstan Middle School Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH	- not rated	4,867 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acres Hill Middle School Mather Road , S9 4GQ	- not rated	5,071 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ	3out of 4	1,374 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brinsworth Comprehensive School Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ	- not rated	1,374 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH	- not rated	1,898 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH	3out of 4	1,898 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	3,628 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD	- not rated	2,509 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	2,113 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	2,121 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG	- not rated	3,579 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY	3out of 4	5,097 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW	- not rated	1,108 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW	- not rated	1,108 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ	- not rated	1,781 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX	2out of 4	2,029 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX	- not rated	2,099 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rockin Burgers	48 Whitehill Lane	379 yd
Caffe Pausa	Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, Unit 3 West Bawtry Road	408 yd
Thyme Out	Unit 3 Whitehill Road	523 yd
McDonalds Restaurants	West Bawtry Road	799 yd
The Centre Cafe	The Centre, Brinsworth Lane	848 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yorkshire Terrier	Whitehill Road	311 yd
Thirsty Flame	Whitehill Lane	567 yd
Brinsworth Social Club	153-155 Brinsworth Lane	827 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beejays	Wickes Car Park, Canklow Meadows	408 yd
Pizza Capital	123 Whitehill Road	523 yd
Sea Fresh Fish Bar	157 Brinsworth Lane	827 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Youfit (Rotherham-Sheffield) WEST BAWTRY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	607 yd
Brinsworth Howarth School Whitehill Lane	grass pitches	685 yd
Brinsworth Playing Fields BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH PAVILLION BRINSWORTH LANE	grass pitches	724 yd
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School HOWLETT DRIVE	grass pitches	788 yd
Brinsworth Manor Junior School BRINSWORTH LANE	grass pitches	818 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.