S62 5BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lane Head in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5BN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S62 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00039395 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S62 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S62 5BN.
330
34
£ 32,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5BN 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 50% of tenure in S62 5BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5BN. The average age is 34.0. 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
Terraced
£ 75,250
2 sales · Mean £ 75,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5BN has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Something Brew Inn0.5 km
- The Queens Hotel0.6 km
- Earl Grey0.7 km
- Fighting Cocks0.6 km
- Horse & Jockey Rotherham0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mighali's limited0.6 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.5 km
- Something Smells Good0.8 km
- Booze Barn0.9 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- East Dragon0.6 km
- La Pitza0.4 km
- Wing Wah0.3 km
- Cakes N Shakes0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chit-Chat Cafe0.6 km
- Pops Outdoor Adventure1.0 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
- The Pavilion0.8 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.4 km
- Rotherham Central4.0 km
- Mexborough4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km
- Claypit Lane/Oates Avenue0.3 km
- Claypit Lane/Willow Garth0.3 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.3 km
- Claypit Lane/Ash Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S625BN · Data under Open Government Licence