Postcode report
Is S60 5RT a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S60 5RT: area rating, property, schools and local change
S60 5RT is a postcode in Rother Vale, 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 5RT, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S60 5RT are property market signals and jobs, 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 5RT is based on Sheffield 018 Census 2021. It covers 6,505 residents, 908 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 29% 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 2/10.
For property prices near S60 5RT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S60 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £163k from 135 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S60 5RT can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 11 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S60 5RT 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 5RT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 5RT
Is S60 5RT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 5RT?
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 5RT?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S60 5RT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for S60 5RT?
LocaleIQ matched S60 5RT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S60 5RT?
The latest median sold price is £163k based on 135 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S60 5RT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.