The postcode S26 6QX is located in Rotherham, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. S26 6QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
S26 6QX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of S26 6QX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to S26 6QX is Colliery Road which is centered 52 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wales Road/Colliery Road and is 149 m away. The closest railway station is Kiveton Bridge Rail Station, 119 m away.
The closest primary school to S26 6QX (for ages 11 and under) is Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wales High School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 2, 2018 rated this school as Good
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for S26 6QX is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Rotherham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to S26 6QX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to S26 6QX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode S26 6QX
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from S26 6QX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiveton Park Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 306 m | |
| Wales High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 582 m |
| Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 836 m | |
| Wales Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Todwick Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Harthill Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.06 km | |
| Killamarsh Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 3.04 km |
| Killamarsh Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 3.04 km |
| Aston Hall Junior and Infant School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.13 km |
| Anston Hillcrest Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.13 km | |
| Anston Brook Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 3.45 km |
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 3.68 km |
| Aston Lodge Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2019) | 3.68 km |
| Anston Greenlands Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 3.87 km |
| St Giles CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 4.05 km |
| Springwood Junior Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2018) | 4.19 km |
| Beighton Nursery Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 15, 2007) | 4.4 km |
| Brook House Junior | Academy | 7-11 | 4.4 km | |
| Barlborough Hall School | Independent school | 3-11 | 4.42 km | |
| Anston Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2019) | 4.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S26 6QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Wales Road/Colliery Road | 149 m | |
| Station Road/Wesley Road | 155 m | |
| Wales Road/Colliery Road | 159 m | |
| Station Road/Victoria Close | 214 m | |
| Wales Road/Chapel Way | 316 m | |
| Kiveton Bridge Rail Station | 119 m | |
| Kiveton Park Rail Station | 1.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S26 6QX - Data from Dec 2021
| Kiveton Waters | 528 m | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.19 km | |
| Todwick Plantation | 1.37 km | |
| Lodge Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Red Hill Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Lodge Hill Pond | 1.58 km | |
| Baugy Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Wood Hill | 1.75 km | |
| Canal Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Nor Wood | 2 km | |
| Thurgasyke Pond | 2.02 km | |
| Hunger Hill | 2.21 km | |
| Woodall Pond | 2.21 km | |
| Newton Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Cuthbright Wood | 2.36 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for S26 6QX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.34026200 |
| Longitude | -1.26681600 |
| OS Easting | 448915 |
| OS Northing | 0382846 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rother Valley |
| Electoral Ward | Wales |
| Local Authority District | Rotherham |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Sheffield City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | South Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000018 |
| Travel To Work Area | Sheffield |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Rotherham |
| Cancer Alliance | South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Rotherham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Kiveton Park BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Kiveton Park BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011132 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rotherham 033 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rotherham 033C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |