Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

ST MARYS ROAD, S62 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, S62 5BG.

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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 5BG 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 5BG — 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 5BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marys Road, 0.4km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5BG 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £73k, 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 5BG 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 5BG. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 73,500

1 sales · Mean £ 73,500

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

S62 5BG has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime18
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good174 pupils0.2 km
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Rotherham Aspire

Good98 pupils0.3 km
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Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre

Outstanding138 pupils0.3 km
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Rawmarsh Community School

Good1076 pupils0.9 km
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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils1.1 km
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Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Something Brew Inn0.5 km
  • The Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • Earl Grey0.6 km
  • Fighting Cocks0.7 km
  • Horse & Jockey Rotherham0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dolce Gelateria1.0 km
  • Chit-Chat Cafe0.6 km
  • Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
  • Coffee Pot1.0 km
  • The Pavilion0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Mighali's limited0.6 km
  • Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
  • Something Smells Good0.9 km
  • Booze Barn0.8 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
  • East Dragon0.7 km
  • La Pitza0.4 km
  • China Star1.0 km
  • Wing Wah0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.5 km
  • Rotherham Central3.9 km
  • Mexborough4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km
  • Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km
  • Green Lane/Hallam Place0.2 km
  • Claypit Lane/Oates Avenue0.2 km
  • Green Lane/Roundwood Grove0.2 km