Rivelin Way is in Waverley, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 8AX is located in the Rother Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rivelin Way, Waverley, Rotherham, S60 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 8AW, S60 8AY, S60 8AU, S60 8AT, S60 8BG, S60 8AQ, S60 8BL, S60 8BQ, S60 8BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S60 8AX 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 | 46.6% | 51.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.6% | -4.8% | 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 vicinity of S60 8AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 25.5% | 36.6% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 54.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 45.3% | 66.3% | 21.0% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 27.6% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 4.6% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8AX this area, 7.4% 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 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 7.4% | -19.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 3.9% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 9.2% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 59.5% | 47.1% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 76.8% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.5% | 86.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 86.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivelin Way was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rivelin Way has the 38th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 339th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Rivelin Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2025-01-31 | £41,960 |
| 9 Rivelin Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-09-19 | £372,663 |
| 29 Rivelin Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2023-03-09 | £43,800 |
| 5 Rivelin Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-02-02 | £361,627 |
| 15 Rivelin Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2019-04-23 | £540,175 |
S60 8AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 8AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 178 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 2out of 4 | 3,826 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 | 490 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Primary School St Joseph's Road , Handsworth S13 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballifield Primary School Handsworth Grange Road , S13 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treeton Church of England Primary School Wood Lane , Treeton S60 5QS | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcliffe Primary School Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | 2out of 4 | 1,826 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Park Academy Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Academy Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,988 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 | 4,666 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 | 3,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdale School Archdale Road , S2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,273 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winter Green | Mitchell Way | 789 yd | |
| AMRC Training Centre | Highfield Lane | 966 yd | |
| Boundary Mill Stores | Poplar Way | 1,011 yd | |
| Whitby's | Poplar Way | 1,011 yd | |
| Yummies Sandwich Bar | Former 2, Orgreave Drive | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Poplar Way | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.