S62 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5BS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 54 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00039364 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S62 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S62 5BS.
396
28
£ 28,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5BS 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
With 77% social renting, S62 5BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5BS. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S62 5BS is moderate at 54 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
Rotherham Aspire
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Mighali's limited0.9 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
- Something Smells Good0.8 km
- Bobbys Premier Express0.1 km
- Broad Street News0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Sportsman0.9 km
- Roundwood Pavilion0.4 km
- Something Brew Inn0.2 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Travellers Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- East Dragon0.8 km
- Happy Garden1.0 km
- Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.9 km
- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Edibles0.9 km
- Dolce Gelateria0.8 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.3 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee Pot0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.7 km
- Rotherham Central3.8 km
- Mexborough4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
- Green Lane/Hallam Place0.2 km
- Blyth Avenue/Haugh Road0.3 km
- Bellows Road/High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S625BS · Data under Open Government Licence