Fenton Fields, Rotherham, S61 3SU

People

Gender

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%

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	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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Fenton Fields Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fenton Fields was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fenton Fields has the 54th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 404th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£28,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S61 3SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Fenton Fields are based on 115 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 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, S61 3SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for S61 3SU

Average Price
£206,907

Semi-Detached
£192,800

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£233,199

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,017

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fenton Fields

Average Price
£221,371

Semi-Detached
£210,677

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£245,785

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,037

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fenton FieldsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-10-10	£248,363
97 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£181,500	2025-06-25	£181,500
11 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-05-27	£159,699
103 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,750	2025-05-27	£169,939
6 Fenton Fields, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-11-29	£172,291

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S61 3SU

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD	4out of 4	4,063 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY	- not rated	4,144 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD	3out of 4	906 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kimberworth Community Primary School Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE	3out of 4	944 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , S61 1PD	- not rated	1,104 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD	- not rated	1,104 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP	- not rated	1,218 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shergreen Middle School Bracken Road , S5 6FH	- not rated	4,921 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE	- not rated	944 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	- not rated	1,145 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	3out of 4	1,145 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD	- not rated	1,318 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD	3out of 4	1,318 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD	- not rated	3,925 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG	- not rated	4,167 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG	- not rated	2,285 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	3,294 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	3,304 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	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	4,167 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ	- not rated	764 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE	- not rated	1,028 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Masbrough Centre Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ	- not rated	1,094 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU	3out of 4	1,577 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU	- not rated	1,577 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

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	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%

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	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of S61 3SU