The postcode S60 2BQ is located in Rotherham, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. S60 2BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
S60 2BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 S60 2BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to S60 2BQ is Heather Close which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Moorgate Road/Heather Close and is 58 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.5 km away at Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram) The closest railway station is Rotherham Central Rail Station, 1.55 km away.
The closest primary school to S60 2BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Broom Valley Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 3, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ellern Mede Moorgate School.
The local pub for residents of S60 2BQ is Hilltop Hotel and is 8.45 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Khan's Indian Takeaway and is 9.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 18, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 132 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for S60 2BQ 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 S60 2BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to S60 2BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode S60 2BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 S60 2BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 201 m |
| Broom Valley Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 324 m |
| Oakwood High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 492 m |
| Canklow Woods Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.18 km | |
| Herringthorpe Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 1.24 km |
| Herringthorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.24 km | |
| RNN Group | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (March 22, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Sitwell Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (June 12, 2014) | 1.45 km |
| Sitwell Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Clifton Community School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| St Ann's Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.54 km | |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.68 km | |
| Badsley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 27, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Newman School | Special school | 2-19 | Serious Weaknesses (November 4, 2021) | 1.76 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| Coleridge Primary | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Whiston Junior and Infant School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.98 km |
| East Dene Primary | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Ferham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.09 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from S60 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Brewing Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 28, 2018 | 8.45 km | |
| Hilltop Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 8.45 km | |
| The Manor at Old Denaby | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 28, 2021 | 8.67 km | |
| Dolce Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2018 | 9.08 km | |
| Penine View Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2019 | 9.08 km | |
| Relish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2022 | 9.08 km | |
| Mr Khan's Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 9.25 km | |
| R J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2016 | 9.25 km | |
| Grove Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 9.27 km | |
| Supa Save Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2022 | 9.36 km | |
| Chris's Snax Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 9.5 km | |
| The Bubble Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2017 | 9.5 km | |
| Community Centre | Exempt July 14, 2016 | 9.52 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2022 | 9.53 km | |
| Roblea Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement July 1, 2021 | 9.55 km | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 9.68 km | |
| Family Shopper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 17, 2019 | 9.76 km | |
| Growlers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 22, 2020 | 9.76 km | |
| Wonderful | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 21, 2020 | 9.76 km | |
| Denaby Main Institute | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2016 | 9.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to S60 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Moorgate Road/Heather Close | 58 m | |
| Moorgate Road/Boston Castle Grove | 141 m | |
| Brunswick Road/Moorgate Road | 251 m | |
| Moorgate Road/Brunswick Road | 284 m | |
| Moorgate Road/Brunswick Road | 316 m | |
| Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram) | 1.5 km | |
| Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram) | 1.5 km | |
| Rotherham Station (South Yorkshire Supertram) | 1.51 km | |
| Rotherham Central Rail Station | 1.55 km | |
| Meadowhall Rail Station | 4.38 km | |
| Medowhall Rail Station | 4.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to S60 2BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Don Island | 1.08 km | |
| Brown's Cut | 1.28 km | |
| New Cut | 1.29 km | |
| Holmes Tail Goit | 1.56 km | |
| Rotherham Cut | 1.92 km | |
| Herringthorpe Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Gibbing Greave Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Constitution Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Clough Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Shrogs Wood | 2.62 km | |
| White Hill | 2.78 km | |
| Revel Wood | 2.87 km | |
| Dean Plantation | 3.08 km | |
| Bole Hill Plantation | 3.21 km | |
| Under Greave Wood | 3.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for S60 2BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 50.9 Mbps | 132 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.1 Mbps | 18.3 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 74.7 | 17.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for S60 2BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.42047300 |
| Longitude | -1.34804800 |
| OS Easting | 443425 |
| OS Northing | 0391715 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rotherham |
| Electoral Ward | Boston Castle |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sheffield BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rotherham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011086 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rotherham 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rotherham 023A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |