Cressbrook Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 5WB is located in the Rother Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 2013-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cressbrook Road, Rotherham, S60 5WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 8WB, S60 5FL, S60 5WF, S60 8WF, S60 5WE, S60 8AE, S60 8AG, S60 8FN, S60 8WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 5WB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.7% | 47% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5WB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 36.5% | 35.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 52.5% | 14.3% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 5.1% | -7.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 1.7% | -7.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 64.7% | 20.7% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 31.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 3% | -11.4% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 0.6% | -10.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5WB this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 7.6% | -26.8% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 6.7% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 51.3% | 38.4% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 82.4% | -13.7% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 86.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 86.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 0.6% | 6.0% | -5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cressbrook Road was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cressbrook Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 26th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cressbrook Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £194,995 | 2013-10-18 | £342,747 |
| 12 Cressbrook Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £234,995 | 2013-09-06 | £404,567 |
| 9 Cressbrook Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £235,995 | 2013-04-05 | £421,812 |
| 15 Cressbrook Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £225,995 | 2013-03-15 | £406,640 |
| 11 Cressbrook Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £227,995 | 2012-12-14 | £395,682 |
S60 5WB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S60 5WB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Junior Academy Waverley Walk , S60 8DD | - not rated | 511 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Primary School St Joseph's Road , Handsworth S13 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcliffe Primary School Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballifield Primary School Handsworth Grange Road , S13 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 3,976 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,729 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 4,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami 1 Industry Road , Darnall S9 5FP | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winter Green | Mitchell Way | 262 yd | |
| AMRC Training Centre | Highfield Lane | 376 yd | |
| ESS Catering | Rolls Royce Rotherham, AMP Technology Centre | 484 yd | |
| Boundary Mill Stores | Poplar Way | 578 yd | |
| Whitby's | Poplar Way | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Poplar Way | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Way Recreation Ground Poplar Way | grass pitches | 858 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.