Potter Hill is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 4PA is located in the Greasbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Potter Hill, Rotherham, S61 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 4PW, S61 4PD, S61 4FL, S61 4PN, S61 4PB, S61 4NX, S61 4PP, S61 4PE, S61 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S61 4PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 33.7% | 44.1% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 33.3% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 43.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 23% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 20.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 100% | 96.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potter Hill was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Greasbrough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Potter Hill has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Greasbrough and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Potter Hill, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-02-03 | £173,752 |
| 22 Potter Hill, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-27 | £309,064 |
| 26 Potter Hill, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-03-29 | £214,807 |
| 63 Potter Hill, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-18 | £179,973 |
| 57 Potter Hill, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-11-29 | £148,124 |
S61 4PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,364 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 | 3,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasbrough Primary School Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockingham Junior and Infant School Roughwood Road , Wingfield Estate S61 4HY | 1out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Ashwood Road , Parkgate S62 6HT | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Village Primary School Eldon Road , Eastwood Village S65 1RD | 3out of 4 | 2,138 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 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greasbrough Knit & Natter Group | Community Centre, 7 Fitzwilliam Square | 680 yd | |
| Team Katalyst | Summit 1, Mangham Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | Crown Inn, Potter Hill | 318 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 9 Potter Hill | 343 yd | |
| Ship Inn | Ship Inn, 6 Main Street | 573 yd | |
| Yellow Lion | 24 Church Street | 912 yd | |
| Greasbrough WMC | Church Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Chinese Takeaway Rotherham | 11 Potter Hill | 318 yd | |
| Taste of China | 17 Potter Hill | 318 yd | |
| Valentinos Pizzeria | 13 Potter Hill | 318 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 37 Main Street | 573 yd | |
| Five Oceans Chippy | 70 Church Street | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greasbrough Primary School MUNSBROUGH RISE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Greasborough Recreation Ground GRAYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.