S62 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Street, 0.6km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5AF 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00039367 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, S62 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, S62 5AF.
284
37
£ 28,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5AF 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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in S62 5AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5AF. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,000
3 sales · Mean £ 66,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S62 5AF is moderate at 53 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
Rotherham Aspire
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Monkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Mighali's limited0.9 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
- Something Smells Good0.8 km
- Bobbys Premier Express0.0 km
- Broad Street News0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Sportsman0.9 km
- Roundwood Pavilion0.5 km
- Something Brew Inn0.1 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Travellers Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- East Dragon0.9 km
- Happy Garden1.0 km
- Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.9 km
- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Edibles0.9 km
- Dolce Gelateria0.8 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.3 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.9 km
- Coffee Pot0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.8 km
- Rotherham Central3.8 km
- Mexborough4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
- Blyth Avenue/Haugh Road0.2 km
- Green Lane/Hallam Place0.2 km
- Blyth Avenue/West Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S625AF · Data under Open Government Licence