Affluence in S61 2RL
How S61 2RL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Thorpe Hesley
- Council
- Rotherham
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,301 (2024)
S61 2RLRotherham
How well off S61 2RL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S61 2RL area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S61 2RL area is broadly in line with that, at 57.4%. 32.7% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S61 2RL area is above that, at 40.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S61 2RL area is broadly in line with that, at 32.2%. 12.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S61 2RL sits in (Thorpe Hesley): about 1,301 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.