Postcode report
Is S26 2AY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About S26 2AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
S26 2AY is a postcode in Aston & Todwick, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S26 2AY, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S26 2AY are jobs and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S26 2AY is based on Rotherham 030 Census 2021. It covers 8,925 residents, 1,537 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near S26 2AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S26 2AY can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S26 2AY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S26 2AY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S26 2AY
Is S26 2AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S26 2AY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S26 2AY?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S26 2AY?
LocaleIQ matched S26 2AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S26 2AY?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S26 2AY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.