Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

S62 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S62 5BE.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour46
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson25
Burglary23

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good174 pupils0.1 km
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Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre

Outstanding138 pupils0.2 km
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Rotherham Aspire

Good98 pupils0.3 km
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Rawmarsh Community School

Good1076 pupils1.0 km
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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils1.0 km
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Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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