Flanders Court, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S61 2UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.6%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.1%	48.4%	1.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	30%	30.4%	0.4%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	46.5%	-1.0%	44.2%	2.3%
Separated	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	11.8%	14.2%	2.4%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	8.7%	7.3%	-1.4%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	50.6%	49.1%	-1.5%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	27.9%	27.4%	-0.5%	33.6%	-6.2%
Fair health	14.3%	17.2%	2.9%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	6.2%	4.6%	-1.6%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1%	1.8%	0.8%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.6%	19%	0.4%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	9.3%	-4.0%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	12%	-2.8%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3%	4.7%	1.7%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	18.2%	5.3%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	34.5%	3.3%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	6.1%	2.3%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Pakistani	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.1%	98.6%	3.5%	81.4%	17.2%
Arab	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	96.8%	97.9%	1.1%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	5.6%	-4.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.9%	1.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	63.2%	46.2%	17.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Flanders Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flanders Court was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Flanders Court has the 30th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in S61 2UX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Flanders Court are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Flanders Court, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for S61 2UX

Average Price
£342,420

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£342,420

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Flanders Court

Average Price
£353,539

Semi-Detached
£346,935

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,143

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Flanders CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Oaks Flanders Court, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2014-05-23	£360,143
The Oaks Flanders Court, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2008-03-28	£346,935

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S61 2UX

Employment

S61 2UX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S61 2UX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	13
Construction	13
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorpe Hesley Infant School Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley S61 2PL	- not rated	470 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe Hesley Primary School Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley S61 2PL	4out of 4	596 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe Hesley Primary School Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley S61 2PL	- not rated	596 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth CofE (Controlled) Junior and Infant School Churchfield Lane , Wentworth S62 7TX	- not rated	2,258 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School Churchfield Lane , Wentworth S62 7TX	3out of 4	2,258 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN	- not rated	3,981 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH	- not rated	5,244 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mansel Middle School Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS	- not rated	5,302 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	3out of 4	2,382 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	- not rated	2,490 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD	- not rated	2,490 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Green Comprehensive School Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY	- not rated	3,867 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	- not rated	4,086 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG	- not rated	4,831 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX	- not rated	2,144 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG	- not rated	5,449 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG	- not rated	5,449 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG	3out of 4	4,831 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA	4out of 4	3,743 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA	- not rated	3,743 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paces School for Conductive Education Thorncliffe Hall , Newton Chambers Road S35 2PH	3out of 4	3,829 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ	- not rated	4,168 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parson Cross Tertiary College Remington Avenue , S5 9PB	- not rated	4,653 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masons Arms	Masons Arms, Thorpe Street	119 yd
Horse & Tiger	Brook Hill	251 yd
The Red Lion	Brook Hill	400 yd
The Ball Inn	Hesley Lane	565 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Winnie Chinese Takeaway	114 Thorpe Street		106 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnsley Road Recreation Ground BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	242 yd
Thorpe Hesley Primary School UPPER WORTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	471 yd
Thorpe Hesley Recreation Ground HESLEY LANE	grass pitches	802 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	94.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.