Swale Road, Rotherham, S61 4BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S61 4BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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	47.8%	48%	0.2%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	52.2%	52%	-0.2%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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 4BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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	38.3%	46.5%	8.2%	37.9%	8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.1%	31.3%	-9.8%	44.2%	-12.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	8.1%	10.6%	2.5%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	10%	8.1%	-1.9%	6.1%	2.0%

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	41.9%	40.4%	-1.5%	48.4%	-8.0%
Good health	33.6%	32.2%	-1.4%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	17.4%	16.3%	-1.1%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	5.9%	6.9%	1.0%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	4.1%	2.9%	1.2%	2.9%

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.

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 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.5%	24.1%	-9.4%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	9.5%	-5.3%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.5%	24.6%	2.1%	13.4%	11.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.5%	2.6%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	14.6%	0.2%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	7.2%	18.6%	11.4%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	4.8%	3%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.7%	99.2%	3.5%	81.4%	17.8%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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%	98%	2.0%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
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	95.7%	98%	2.3%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.5%	76.7%	-4.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	25.8%	13.5%	12.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.8%	37.2%	11.6%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Swale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swale Road was 167.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% higher than the Greasbrough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Swale Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Greasbrough and the 151st highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

🔎 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 4BU, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 Swale Road 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 Swale Road, Rotherham, S61 4BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for S61 4BU

Average Price
£50,946

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£50,946

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swale Road

Average Price
£53,442

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£53,442

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Swale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£40,000	2006-07-10	£50,615
18 Swale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£42,000	2005-09-12	£56,268

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S61 4BU

Employment

S61 4BU 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	62
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	16
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	12
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,472 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	4,881 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rockingham Junior and Infant School Roughwood Road , Wingfield Estate S61 4HY	1out of 4	237 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greasbrough Primary School Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB	3out of 4	856 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roughwood Primary School Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park S61 3HL	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT	- not rated	1,408 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD	3out of 4	1,957 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	3out of 4	412 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD	3out of 4	2,410 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA	3out of 4	3,006 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN	1out of 4	3,960 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH	3out of 4	5,132 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3,292 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	4,615 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX	- not rated	5,366 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG	3out of 4	5,060 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	2,556 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU	3out of 4	3,021 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	3,213 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	3out of 4	3,298 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR	- not rated	5,086 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Greasbrough Knit & Natter Group	Community Centre, 7 Fitzwilliam Square		935 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Keppels (Bar)	The Keppels, 57 Wingfield Road	212 yd
The Mill Dam	Grayson Road	349 yd
The Plough	Roughwood Road	597 yd
The Milton Arms	63 Church Street	774 yd
The Milton Arms (Catering)	63 Church Street	774 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Five Oceans Chippy	70 Church Street	889 yd
The Sandwich Shop	37 Main Street	1,020 yd
Jumbo Chinese Takeaway Rotherham	11 Potter Hill	1,040 yd
Taste of China	17 Potter Hill	1,040 yd
Valentinos Pizzeria	13 Potter Hill	1,040 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rockingham Junior And Infant School ROUGHWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	348 yd
Wingfield Academy WINGFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	357 yd
Greasborough Recreation Ground GRAYSON ROAD	grass pitches	393 yd
Wingfield Pool (Closed) Wingfield Road	swimming pool	415 yd
Kimberworth Park WINGFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	508 yd
Greasbrough Primary School MUNSBROUGH RISE	grass pitches	724 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	81.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	215.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S61 4BU