New Street is in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 2QR is located in the Keppel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Street, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 2QE, S61 2QP, S61 2PY, S61 2QD, S61 2QH, S61 2QU, S61 2QB, S61 2QG, S61 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S61 2QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 53.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 S61 2QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 25.4% | 28% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 52.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 40.4% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 24.5% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 98.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober and the 94th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2013-09-17 | £471,528 |
| 5 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2007-08-03 | £286,951 |
| 7 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £194,995 | 2006-07-21 | £326,118 |
| 9 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2004-12-22 | £346,262 |
| 7 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-07-25 | £271,081 |
S61 2QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hesley Primary School Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley S61 2PL | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hesley Primary School Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley S61 2PL | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hesley Infant School Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley S61 2PL | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coit Primary School Park Avenue , Chapeltown S35 1WH | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth CofE (Controlled) Junior and Infant School Churchfield Lane , Wentworth S62 7TX | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paces School for Conductive Education Thorncliffe Hall , Newton Chambers Road S35 2PH | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 4,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Brook Hill | 150 yd | |
| Horse & Tiger | Brook Hill | 338 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, Thorpe Street | 369 yd | |
| The Ball Inn | Hesley Lane | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie Chinese Takeaway | 114 Thorpe Street | 391 yd | |
| Thorpe Hesley Fish Bar | 591 Upper Wortley Road | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hesley Primary School UPPER WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Barnsley Road Recreation Ground BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Lodge Lane PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Thorpe Hesley Recreation Ground HESLEY LANE | grass pitches | 865 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.