Postcode report
S60 1AJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S60 1AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
S60 1AJ is a postcode in Boston Castle, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S60 1AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S60 1AJ are housing and property market signals, 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 S60 1AJ is based on Rotherham 017 Census 2021. It covers 7,444 residents, 2,390 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 28% owner-occupied, 39% privately rented, 32% 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 S60 1AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S60 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £163k from 6 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S60 1AJ 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 S60 1AJ 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 S60 1AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 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 S60 1AJ
Is S60 1AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 1% 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 S60 1AJ?
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 S60 1AJ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S60 1AJ?
LocaleIQ matched S60 1AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S60 1AJ?
The latest median sold price is £163k based on 6 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S60 1AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.