Postcode report
Is S61 2RL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About S61 2RL: area rating, property, schools and local change
S61 2RL is a postcode in Keppel, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S61 2RL, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S61 2RL are local prosperity and property market signals, while housing 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 S61 2RL is based on Rotherham 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,662 residents, 241 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% 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 9/10.
For property prices near S61 2RL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S61 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £176k from 113 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S61 2RL can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 S61 2RL 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 S61 2RL 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 S61 2RL
Is S61 2RL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% 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 S61 2RL?
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 S61 2RL?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S61 2RL?
LocaleIQ matched S61 2RL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S61 2RL?
The latest median sold price is £176k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S61 2RL?
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.