Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

DALE ROAD, S62 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE ROAD, S62 5AB.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S62 5AB 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, S62 5AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S62 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dale Road, 0.7km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5AB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 S62 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00039402 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5AB. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S62 5AB is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson24
Burglary21

school Local Schools

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Rotherham Aspire

Good98 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good174 pupils0.3 km
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Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre

Outstanding138 pupils0.4 km
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Rawmarsh Community School

Good1076 pupils0.7 km
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils0.8 km
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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Monkwood Primary School

Requires Improvement441 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Mighali's limited1.0 km
  • Parkgate Super Store1.0 km
  • Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
  • Something Smells Good0.8 km
  • Bobbys Premier Express0.1 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.9 km
  • Roundwood Pavilion0.6 km
  • Earl Grey0.3 km
  • Horse & Jockey Rotherham0.0 km
  • Ryecroft Club Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Claypit Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
  • East Dragon0.9 km
  • Happy Garden1.0 km
  • Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • China Star0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Edibles1.0 km
  • Chit-Chat Cafe0.2 km
  • Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.1 km
  • Hunger Stop Cafe0.9 km
  • Dolce Gelateria0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central3.7 km
  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.8 km
  • Mexborough4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
  • Blyth Avenue/Haugh Road0.1 km
  • High Street/Stocks Lane0.2 km
  • Blyth Avenue/West Avenue0.2 km
  • Bellows Road/High Street0.2 km