Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

DALE ROAD, S62 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

284

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S62 5AJ 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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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, S62 5AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

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

S62 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dale Road, 0.6km from Rose Hill in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5AJ 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.3% year-on-year. 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00039367 (shared with 6 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 5AJ. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 102,500

3 sales · Mean £ 100,833

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

Crime around S62 5AJ is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting110
Violence and sexual offences106
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Rotherham Aspire

Good98 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good174 pupils0.4 km
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Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre

Outstanding138 pupils0.5 km
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Rawmarsh Community School

Good1076 pupils0.6 km
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils1.0 km
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Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

Good214 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Roundwood Pavilion0.6 km
  • The Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • The Star0.3 km
  • Earl Grey0.5 km
  • Fighting Cocks1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Edibles0.8 km
  • Pops Outdoor Adventure0.9 km
  • Coffee Pot1.0 km
  • The Pavilion0.6 km
  • Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.8 km
  • La Pitza0.2 km
  • Cakes N Shakes0.2 km
  • Chubby's0.6 km
  • China Star0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Booze Barn0.7 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Bobbys Premier Express0.2 km
  • Claypit News0.6 km
  • J&L Partnership0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.6 km
  • Rotherham Central3.9 km
  • Mexborough4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blyth Avenue/West Avenue0.2 km
  • Blyth Avenue/Haugh Road0.2 km
  • Middle Avenue0.2 km
  • Green Lane/Greenfield0.2 km
  • Dale Road/East Avenue0.3 km