Colwick Grove is in Kimberworth, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 1AF is located in the Rotherham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colwick Grove, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 1AD, S61 1LF, S61 1TG, S61 1SQ, S61 1LH, S61 1LD, S61 1TN, S61 1TP, S61 1LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S61 1AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 S61 1AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 45.9% | 51.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 27.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 41.6% | 39.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 S61 1AF this area, 31.8% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 31.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.5% | 82.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 89.2% | 81.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwick Grove was 151.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwick Grove has the 47th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 184th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Colwick Grove, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £172,638 | 2022-01-21 | £202,572 |
| 1 Colwick Grove, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-09 | £127,778 |
| 3 Colwick Grove, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2007-11-09 | £263,379 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberworth Community Primary School Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Cafe | Midland Road | 488 yd | |
| Oasis Health Hut | Rotherham Superbowl, Wortley Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilton | 255 Kimberworth Road | 443 yd | |
| Bradgate WMC | Bradgate Working Mens Club, 27 Bradgate Lane | 471 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, Midland Road | 665 yd | |
| The Midland | Midland Road | 665 yd | |
| Reach (Ferham) Ltd | Kimberworth Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Kitchen | 200 Kimberworth Road | 449 yd | |
| Mini Melts & More | 228 Kimberworth Road | 456 yd | |
| Himalia | 129 Ferham Road | 684 yd | |
| Harry Spices | 50 Kimberworth Road | 720 yd | |
| Florentinos | 62 Kimberworth Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Wortley Road | 192 yd | |
| Aldi | Park Street | 664 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Fenton Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clough Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Clough Road | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Ferham Park FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Ferham Primary School FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Rotherham) WORTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| St Pauls Field KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Meadow View Primary School MEADOWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.