Postcode report
S26 5NF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S26 5NF: area rating, property, schools and local change
S26 5NF is a postcode in Wales, 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 5NF, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S26 5NF are housing and jobs, while health 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 5NF is based on Rotherham 031 Census 2021. It covers 7,059 residents, 691 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% 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 3/10.
For property prices near S26 5NF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 44 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S26 5NF can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 5NF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S26 5NF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 5NF
Is S26 5NF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% 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 5NF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S26 5NF?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S26 5NF?
LocaleIQ matched S26 5NF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S26 5NF?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S26 5NF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.