S62 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marys Road, 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 5BQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00039364 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, S62 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, S62 5BQ.
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28
£ 28,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5BQ 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 5BQ — 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 5BQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
2 sales · Mean £ 110,000
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5BQ has low crime rates — 45 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
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
9 nearby- Something Brew Inn0.5 km
- The Queens Hotel0.7 km
- Earl Grey0.7 km
- Fighting Cocks0.6 km
- Horse & Jockey Rotherham0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dolce Gelateria1.0 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.6 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
- Coffee Pot1.0 km
- The Pavilion0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Mighali's limited0.6 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
- Something Smells Good0.9 km
- Booze Barn0.9 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- East Dragon0.7 km
- La Pitza0.4 km
- China Star1.0 km
- Wing Wah0.2 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
- Claypit Lane/Oates Avenue0.2 km
- Green Lane/Roundwood Grove0.2 km
- Green Lane/Hallam Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S625BQ · Data under Open Government Licence