Area Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S62 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S62 postcode area.

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Population

21,474

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,850 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 43, S62 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £199k. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

home £199,571 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S62 is a postcode district in Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 608 active and 128 retired postcodes.

The largest share of S62 (14%) is characterised by a working-class rental area — manual workers, tight budgets, affordable homes, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (11%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes S62 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in S62 are around £199k, up 4.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across S62 at 409 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S62 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3093
Shoplifting1202
Anti-social behaviour1021
Public order690
Criminal damage and arson653

school Local Schools

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Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre

Outstanding138 pupils
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School

Good225 pupils
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

Good170 pupils
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Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

Good214 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good174 pupils
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Rivelin Primary School

Good378 pupils
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Walkley Primary School

Good386 pupils
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The Rowan Centre

Good104 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Premier Store
  • Home Bargains
  • Rawmarsh Foodbank (RaFB)
  • B & M
  • Bobbys Premier Express
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • George & Dragon
  • Marquis
  • Earl Grey
  • Fighting Cocks
  • Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Harley Village Mission Rooms Trust
  • Play World Explorers
  • Pops Outdoor Adventure
  • Revolution Records
  • Starbucks
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda
  • Farmfoods
  • Heron Foods
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Food
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Pizza Hut
  • UK Pizza
  • Wing Wah
  • Anglo Saxon
  • Cakes N Shakes
  • + 19 more