S62 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oates Avenue, 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 5DF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S62 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00039369 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OATES AVENUE, S62 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OATES AVENUE, S62 5DF.
357
36
£ 28,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S62 5DF has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5DF. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 78,000
2 sales · Mean £ 78,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S62 5DF is moderate at 50 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 Thorogate Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Something Brew Inn0.3 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Travellers Inn0.9 km
- The Unit0.2 km
- The Queens Hotel0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dolce Gelateria0.8 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.4 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.9 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.2 km
- Coffee Pot0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- Sicily Pizza0.9 km
- UK Pizza0.9 km
- La Pitza0.2 km
- China Star0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bobbys Premier Express0.1 km
- Broad Street News0.9 km
- Claypit News0.5 km
- J&L Partnership0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.7 km
- Rotherham Central3.8 km
- Mexborough4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane/Hallam Place0.1 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.1 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km
- Barber's Avenue/Barber's Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S625DF · Data under Open Government Licence