S61 Postcode District
S61 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Rotherham Post town in South Yorkshire
The S61 postcode district is located in the S Sheffield postal area, S61 has a population of 34,942 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 9.77 square miles (25.30 square kilometres or 6,251.11 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the S61 postcode district is Rotherham in South Yorkshire. Other significant settlements in the district include Kimberworth, Scholes, Thorpe Hesley, and Greasbrough. The most significant post town in the district is Rotherham.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector S61 1, covers Rotherham in South Yorkshire.
The sector S61 2, covers Rotherham and Thorpe Hesley in South Yorkshire.
The sector S61 3, covers Rotherham in South Yorkshire.
The sector S61 4, covers Rotherham and Greasbrough in South Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is ROTHERHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Rotherham District (B) (863 postal codes), and finally, the Sheffield District (B) area (5 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 2.32 | ESE |
| Rawmarsh | 2.54 | ENE |
| Wath upon Dearne | 4.38 | NNE |
| Wombwell | 5.05 | N |
| Sheffield | 5.35 | SSW |
| Mexborough | 5.44 | NE |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 6.03 | NE |
| Worsbrough | 6.32 | NNW |
| Goldthorpe | 7.12 | NE |
| Thurnscoe | 7.43 | NNE |
| Conisbrough | 7.48 | ENE |
| Barnsley | 7.96 | NNW |
| Stocksbridge | 8.29 | WNW |
| Maltby | 8.45 | ESE |
| Dinnington | 9.66 | SE |
| Royston | 10.57 | NNW |
| Dronfield | 10.58 | SSW |
| South Kirkby | 10.59 | NNE |
| Penistone | 10.83 | WNW |
| South Elmsall | 11.10 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 990
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 3 | 211 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 4 | 179 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 1 | 163 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 134 |
| Thorpe Hesley | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 102 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 4 | 39 |
| Scholes | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 21 |
| Greasbrough | ROTHERHAM | S61 4 | 20 |
| Greasbrough | ROTHERHAM | S61 4 | 19 |
| Thorpe Hesley | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 15 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 14 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 1 | 12 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 1 | 10 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 8 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 1 | 7 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 5 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 3 | 5 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 3 | 5 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 3 | 4 |
| Kimberworth | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 3 |
| Thorpe Hesley | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 3 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 4 | 2 |
| Greasbrough | ROTHERHAM | S61 4 | 2 |
| Scholes | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 2 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 3 | 1 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 1 |
| Thorpe Hesley | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 1 |
| ROTHERHAM | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 1 |
| Scholes | ROTHERHAM | S61 2 | 1 |
Street list for S61
BARBOT HALL DRIVE
GREASBROUGH, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 32600003
BARBOT HALL MEWS
BARBOT HALL, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 32607741
CINDER BRIDGE ROAD B6089
Minor roadGREASBROUGH, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Minor Road
USRN: 32600006
NORTH PITT STREET
KIMBERWORTH, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 32604798
ORDNANCE TERRACE
KIMBERWORTH, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 32606261
SHREWSBURY TERRACE
KIMBERWORTH, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 32604808
SPRINGFIELD CLOSE
BARBOT HALL, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 32606290
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| TOWN LANE | 199 |
| TOWN LANE | 199 |
| HARTINGTON CLOSE | 156 |
| FOX CLOSE | 156 |
| UPPER CLARA STREET | 130 |
| ALICE ROAD | 129 |
| FITZWILLIAM WALK | 115 |
| ASH VIEW | 112 |
| GRANGE VIEW ROAD | 111 |
| CAVENDISH ROAD | 100 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3908 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 794 |
| Public order | 730 |
| Vehicle crime | 541 |
| Other theft | 519 |
| Burglary | 473 |
| Shoplifting | 382 |
| Other crime | 330 |
| Drugs | 242 |
| Possession of weapons | 120 |
| Robbery | 91 |
| Theft from the person | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERWORTH ROAD | ROTHERHAM | 16 | S61 1AE | View map | |
| FERHAM ROAD | ROTHERHAM | 13 | S61 1AN | View map | |
| ST JOHNS GREEN | ROTHERHAM | 10 | S61 3JL | View map | |
| FELLOWSFIELD WAY | ROTHERHAM | 8 | S61 1NL | View map | |
| POTTER HILL | ROTHERHAM | 7 | S61 4NU | View map | |
| OAKS LANE | ROTHERHAM | 6 | S61 3BA | View map | |
| THORPE STREET | ROTHERHAM | THORPE HESLEY | 6 | S61 2RP | View map |
Schools in the district
Ferham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ferham Road , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 1AP
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 1HE
Headteacher: Miss Alison Stothard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wortley Road , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 1PD
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Wassell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornhill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clough Bank , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 1TD
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Hill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Winterhill School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
High Street , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2BD
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Rhodes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blackburn Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Baring Road , Blackburn , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2BU
Headteacher: Mr Mark Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Meadow View Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2JD
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Logan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Kelford School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2NU
Headteacher: Mrs Jacky Tattershall (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kelford School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2NU
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Mulhall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2PL
Headteacher: Mrs Trudi Toms (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe Hesley , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2PL
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hewitt (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Abbey School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Little Common Lane , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2RA
Headteacher: Luci Windle (Acting Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abbey School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Little Common Lane , Kimberworth , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 2RA
Headteacher: Mrs Luci Windle
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Roughwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 3HL
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Fearnley (Executive Head)
Ofsted rating: Good
Roughwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 3HL
Headteacher: Mr Nathan Williams (Executive Head)
Ofsted rating: Good
Redscope Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kimberworth Park Road , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 3JT
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Bradbury (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Redscope Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kimberworth Park Road , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 3JT
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Bradbury (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wingfield Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wingfield Road , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 4AU
Headteacher: Phillip Davis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roughwood Road , Wingfield Estate , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 4HY
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Fearnley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roughwood Road , Wingfield Estate , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 4HY
Headteacher: Ms Louise Greenwood
Ofsted rating: Good
Greasbrough Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough , Rotherham
Postcode: S61 4RB
Headteacher: Joanne Cook (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimberworth Park Dental Practice | 248 KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 3JN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 131 FERHAM ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 1EA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Dental Practice | SOUGH HALL AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2QJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorpe Hesley Clinic | SOUGH HALL ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, S61 2QP | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | 240 Kimberworth Park Road | 240 KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD, KIMBERWORTH, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 3JN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Kimberworth Park Medical Centre | KIMBERWORTH PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, LANGDON ROAD, KIMBERWORTH PARK, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 3QH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Greenside Surgery | GREENSIDE, GREASBROUGH, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 4PT | GP PRACTICE | Call 01709 560887 |
| 5 | Greasbrough Medical Centre | MUNSBROUGH RISE, GREASBROUGH, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 4RB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01709 559955 |
| 6 | Thorpe Hesley Surgery | SOUGH HALL ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2QP | GP PRACTICE | Call 0114 2570585 |
| 7 | Woodstock Bower Group Practice | 1 KIMBERWORTH ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 1AH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01709 560005 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medwin Pharmacy | A10, MEADOW BANK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HARRISON STREET, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 1EE | PHARMACY | Call 01709 555100 |
| 2 | Winterhill Pharmacy | 2 FELLOWSFIELD WAY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 1NL | PHARMACY | Call 01709 555295 |
| 3 | Well | SOUGH HALL AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2QP | PHARMACY | Call 01142 571557 |
| 4 | Archway Pharmacy | 19-21 KIMBERWORTH ROAD, ROTHERHAM, S61 1AB | PHARMACY | Call 01709 563684 |
| 5 | Lo's Pharmacy | 1 FENTON ROAD, GREASBROUGH, ROTHERHAM, S61 4RD | PHARMACY | Call 01709 551556 |
| 6 | Kimberworth Pharmacy | KIMBERWORTH PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, LANGDON ROAD, ROTHERHAM, S61 3QH | PHARMACY | Call 01709 552313 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icare At Home (east) | UNIT 3-4, WOODBURN COURT, PARK STREET, ROTHERHAM, S61 1RL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £321,282 | 67 | £333,042 | 80 | £326,120 | 66 | £324,450 | 85 |
| Semi-detached | £176,061 | 178 | £171,085 | 216 | £167,244 | 193 | £158,716 | 224 |
| Terraced | £119,169 | 122 | £121,860 | 134 | £114,366 | 141 | £107,763 | 183 |
| Flats | £80,320 | 20 | £88,300 | 25 | £79,098 | 25 | £73,806 | 36 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.75
Average Driving Distance: 2.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 862
M1 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.38
Average Driving Distance: 3.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 862
M1 J35A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.37
Average Driving Distance: 4.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 861
M1 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.89
Average Driving Distance: 4.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 861
M1 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.67
Average Driving Distance: 5.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 699
M1 J37
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.32
Average Driving Distance: 7.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M18 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.27
Average Driving Distance: 6.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 148
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| S61 1 | Rotherham Delivery Office |
| S61 2 | Rotherham Delivery Office |
| S61 3 | Rotherham Delivery Office |
| S61 4 | Rotherham Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | 6 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| S | 6 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the S61 postal code is ROTHERHAM followed by Thorpe Hesley, and Scholes.
The S61 Postcode shares a border with S35 (Chapeltown, High Green, Ecclesfield), S9 (SHEFFIELD, Tinsley), S5 (SHEFFIELD), S60 (ROTHERHAM, Brinsworth, Whiston) and S62 (Rawmarsh, Parkgate, Wentworth).
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