S62 5DQ 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 5DQ 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S62 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00039369 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OATES AVENUE, S62 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OATES AVENUE, S62 5DQ.
357
36
£ 28,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5DQ 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
With 53% social renting, S62 5DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5DQ. 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
£ 141,000
3 sales · Mean £ 123,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S62 5DQ is moderate at 51 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 Inn0.4 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Travellers Inn1.0 km
- The Unit0.3 km
- The Queens Hotel0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dolce Gelateria0.8 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.5 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.8 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
- Coffee Pot0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
- Sicily Pizza1.0 km
- UK Pizza0.8 km
- La Pitza0.3 km
- China Star0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bobbys Premier Express0.2 km
- Broad Street News1.0 km
- Claypit News0.4 km
- J&L Partnership0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.6 km
- Rotherham Central3.8 km
- Mexborough4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane/Hallam Place0.1 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.1 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.1 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.2 km
- Green Lane/Greenfield0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S625DQ · Data under Open Government Licence