S62 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hardie Place, 0.5km 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 5AW 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00039367 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDIE PLACE, S62 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDIE PLACE, S62 5AW.
284
37
£ 28,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5AW 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 5AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5AW. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S62 5AW is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Monkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Roundwood Pavilion0.5 km
- The Queens Hotel0.6 km
- The Star0.4 km
- Earl Grey0.6 km
- Fighting Cocks0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Edibles0.7 km
- Pops Outdoor Adventure0.8 km
- The Pavilion0.5 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.7 km
- Sugar Heaven0.9 km
- La Pitza0.3 km
- Cakes N Shakes0.3 km
- Chubby's0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Booze Barn0.9 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.4 km
- Bobbys Premier Express0.3 km
- Claypit News0.5 km
- J&L Partnership0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.5 km
- Rotherham Central4.0 km
- Mexborough4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dale Road/East Avenue0.1 km
- Dale Road/Quarry Street0.2 km
- Middle Avenue0.2 km
- Blyth Avenue/West Avenue0.3 km
- Blyth Avenue/Haugh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S625AW · Data under Open Government Licence