S25 2AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Dinnington in Dinnington (Rotherham). Administratively it sits within Dinnington ward and the Rother Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S25 2AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S25 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00039443 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S25 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S25 2AJ.
356
29
£ 34,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S25 2AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S25 2AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S25 2AJ. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S25 2AJ is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dinnington Community Primary School
Elements Academy
Dinnington High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Anston Park Junior School
Anston Park Infant School
Anston Greenlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.5 km
- The Learning Community0.4 km
- Hall Court Veterinary Group0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Aroma Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Cozy Corner Cafe0.5 km
- Four Seasons Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
- Funkimonkeys Celebration Cakes0.5 km
- Max's Pizza0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- China House0.4 km
- Firstop Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Club0.5 km
- Ufc Dinnington0.4 km
- Bibis Pizza0.1 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Silverdale Social Club0.4 km
- That Bar0.6 km
- Dinnington Snooker Club0.5 km
- Ye Olde Village Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kiveton Park4.6 km
- Kiveton Bridge5.3 km
- Shireoaks5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Doe Quarry Lane/Pencil Lane0.1 km
- Doe Quarry Lane/Dinnington Junior School0.1 km
- Laughton Road/School Street0.2 km
- Doe Quarry Lane/Outgang Lane0.2 km
- Doe Quarry Lane/Pencil Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S252AJ · Data under Open Government Licence