S62 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00039364 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S62 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S62 5BE.
396
28
£ 28,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in S62 5BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5BE. The average age is 28.2. 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 S62 5BE is moderate at 52 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Something Brew Inn0.4 km
- The Sportsman1.0 km
- Earl Grey0.5 km
- Fighting Cocks0.8 km
- Horse & Jockey Rotherham0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dolce Gelateria0.9 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.5 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee Pot0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
- East Dragon0.8 km
- China Star0.9 km
- Local Legend Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Mighali's limited0.7 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.7 km
- Something Smells Good0.9 km
- Bobbys Premier Express0.3 km
- Broad Street News1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.6 km
- Rotherham Central3.8 km
- Mexborough4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane/The Grove0.1 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.1 km
- Green Lane/Hallam Place0.1 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.2 km
- Green Lane/Roundwood Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S625BE · Data under Open Government Licence