Fenton Fields is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 3SU is located in the Rotherham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fenton Fields, Rotherham, S61 3SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S61 3SU is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 46.8% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 53.2% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 35% | 37.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 43.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 40.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 41% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.6% | 23.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 87% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 92.6% | 89.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 89.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fenton Fields was 136.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fenton Fields has the 54th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 221st highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,750 | 2025-05-27 | £167,750 |
| 6 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-11-29 | £170,684 |
| 46 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-25 | £240,814 |
| 19 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2024-02-12 | £1,067 |
| 71 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-08 | £179,878 |
S61 3SU 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 4,261 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 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 4,061 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 | 2,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,088 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,558 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Health Hut | Rotherham Superbowl, Wortley Road | 801 yd | |
| Tuck In Cafe and Desserts | Unit 1, Ox Close Avenue | 918 yd | |
| Woodman Cafe | Midland Road | 941 yd | |
| Whiston Community Kitchen | Whiston Parish Community Centre, Well Lane | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradgate WMC | Bradgate Working Mens Club, 27 Bradgate Lane | 711 yd | |
| The Pewter Pot | Great Park Road | 716 yd | |
| The Wilton | 255 Kimberworth Road | 794 yd | |
| The Drawbridge | The Drawbridge, Fellowsfield Way | 902 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, Midland Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring-O-Bells Fish Bar | Roughwood Road | 485 yd | |
| De Pizza House | Unit 3, Ox Close Avenue | 871 yd | |
| Mini Melts & More | 228 Kimberworth Road | 879 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 200 Kimberworth Road | 881 yd | |
| Kular's Chicken | 1 St Johns Green | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Fenton Road | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | Wortley Road | 515 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 21 St Johns Green | 963 yd | |
| Aldi | Park Street | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Field KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Rotherham) WORTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Clough Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Clough Road | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Ferham Park FERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.