Herbert Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 1ES is located in the Rotherham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herbert Street, Rotherham, S61 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 1EN, S61 1ER, S61 1ET, S61 1HB, S61 1EZ, S61 1EX, S61 1ED, S61 1EP, S61 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S61 1ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.3% | 49.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.4% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 40% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 30.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 15.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 33.2% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 23.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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 1ES this area, 30.1% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 30.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 14.8% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.7% | 95.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herbert Street was 228.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.9% higher than the Keppel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herbert Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Keppel and the 96th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Herbert Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-20 | £130,488 |
| 18 Herbert Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2023-05-05 | £66,238 |
| 39 Herbert Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-03-26 | £121,534 |
| 15 Herbert Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-12-04 | £220,651 |
| 22 Herbert Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-04-18 | £125,795 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,162 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Primary School Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | 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 | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,747 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 712 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 4,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maisha Spice | Green Dragon Inn, High Street | 252 yd | |
| Bake N Butty | 8 Meadowhall Road | 286 yd | |
| Riverside Catering RMBC | Winterhills, High Street | 334 yd | |
| Green Dragon | High Street | 334 yd | |
| Oasis Health Hut | Rotherham Superbowl, Wortley Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Barn | Church Street | 161 yd | |
| The Travellers Inn | Travellers Rotherham Ltd, Church Street | 161 yd | |
| Steptoe's Cafe and Bar | 192 High Street | 378 yd | |
| Bradgate WMC | Bradgate Working Mens Club, 27 Bradgate Lane | 395 yd | |
| The Wilton | 255 Kimberworth Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pizza | 6 Fellowsfield Way | 368 yd | |
| Mandarin | 8 Fellowsfield Way | 368 yd | |
| Ming Wah Chinese Take Away | 67 Meadowhall Road | 532 yd | |
| Fish House | 89 Meadowhall Road | 532 yd | |
| Mini Melts & More | 228 Kimberworth Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Wortley Road | 675 yd | |
| Co-operative Limited | 2-4 Grange View Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Primary School MEADOWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Winterhill School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Rotherham) WORTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic Primary School WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Kimberworth Bmx Track Little Common Lane | cycling | 813 yd |
| St Pauls Field KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Ferham Park FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Abbey School LITTLE COMMON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.