Rhodes Avenue is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 3LH is located in the Keppel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rhodes Avenue, Rotherham, S61 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 3LT, S61 3LU, S61 3AQ, S61 3LZ, S61 3LG, S61 3LL, S61 3LX, S61 3AH, S61 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S61 3LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.4% | 53.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 3LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 31.7% | 45.1% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 31.6% | -16.8% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 11%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 27.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 21.6% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -22.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.5% | 97.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhodes Avenue was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Keppel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rhodes Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Keppel and the 184th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Rhodes Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-23 | £131,177 |
| 48 Rhodes Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,700 | 2021-06-30 | £102,836 |
| 48 Rhodes Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-12-04 | £125,384 |
| 44 Rhodes Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £12,685 | 1998-02-16 | £65,108 |
S61 3LH 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redscope Junior School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughwood Junior School Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park S61 3HL | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughwood Primary School Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park S61 3HL | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteney Middle School Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN | - not rated | 5,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 4,744 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chislett Community Pantry | Kimberworth Park Road | 165 yd | |
| Whiston Community Kitchen | Whiston Parish Community Centre, Well Lane | 506 yd | |
| Tuck In Cafe and Desserts | Unit 1, Ox Close Avenue | 666 yd | |
| Tasty Tackle Cafe | Grange Park Football Ground, Droppingwell Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kimberworth Park | Oaks Lane | 352 yd | |
| The Droppingwell | 162 Upper Wortley Road | 650 yd | |
| The Pewter Pot | Great Park Road | 950 yd | |
| The Plough | Roughwood Road | 954 yd | |
| The Drawbridge | The Drawbridge, Fellowsfield Way | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kular Fish Bar 2 | 97 Oaks Lane | 282 yd | |
| Kular's Chicken | 1 St Johns Green | 622 yd | |
| De Pizza House | Unit 3, Ox Close Avenue | 752 yd | |
| Thelma's Fish Bar | 1 Grange View Road | 996 yd | |
| Kingsley House | 3 Grange View Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 115 Oaks Lane | 282 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 21 St Johns Green | 622 yd | |
| Co-operative Limited | 2-4 Grange View Road | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redscope Primary School KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Barkers Park REDSCOPE ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Roughwood Primary School ROUGHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Roughwood Recreation Centre (Closed) Roughwood Way | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic Primary School WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| St Pauls Field KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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.