Oakdale Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 2NU 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 Oakdale Road, Rotherham, S61 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 2PA, S61 2NG, S61 2NF, S61 2AF, S61 2NR, S61 2PB, S61 2NT, S61 2LZ, S61 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S61 2NU 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 | 48.1% | 50.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 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 area around S61 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 33.3% | 45.9% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 39% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 49.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 24.2% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 20.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.7% | 80.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 86.8% | 86.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 85.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale Road was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakdale Road has the 64th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 306th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oakdale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-10-02 | £110,645 |
| 21 Oakdale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-11-28 | £108,317 |
| 13 Oakdale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,500 | 2021-11-25 | £84,379 |
| 5 Oakdale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-10-14 | £114,096 |
| 21 Oakdale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-08-06 | £101,707 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Primary School Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Community Primary School Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,274 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 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 2,947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,720 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 | 52 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,232 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 Man Cave Cafe | Meadow Bank Works, Meadow Bank Road | 96 yd | |
| Akbars Restaurants | Meadowbank Road | 96 yd | |
| Bake N Butty | 8 Meadowhall Road | 703 yd | |
| Maisha Spice | Green Dragon Inn, High Street | 741 yd | |
| Riverside Catering RMBC | Winterhills, High Street | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Barn | Church Street | 718 yd | |
| The Travellers Inn | Travellers Rotherham Ltd, Church Street | 718 yd | |
| The Wilton | 255 Kimberworth Road | 745 yd | |
| Bradgate WMC | Bradgate Working Mens Club, 27 Bradgate Lane | 822 yd | |
| Steptoe's Cafe and Bar | 192 High Street | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Wah Chinese Take Away | 67 Meadowhall Road | 565 yd | |
| Fish House | 89 Meadowhall Road | 565 yd | |
| Himalia | 129 Ferham Road | 598 yd | |
| Mini Melts & More | 228 Kimberworth Road | 745 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 200 Kimberworth Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Wortley Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Primary School MEADOWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Ferham Park FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Winterhill School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 968 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.