S62 5DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from The Dale in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5DT 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00039393 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S62 5DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S62 5DT.
349
40
£ 28,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5DT 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 5DT has a significant social housing presence — 61% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5DT. The average age is 39.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5DT has low crime rates — 46 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
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Something Brew Inn0.9 km
- The Queens Hotel0.5 km
- The Star0.9 km
- Fighting Cocks0.3 km
- Horse & Jockey Rotherham0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Mighali's limited0.2 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
- Something Smells Good1.0 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.9 km
- Howson News0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
- East Dragon0.5 km
- La Pitza0.8 km
- Cakes N Shakes0.8 km
- Chubby's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Pavilion1.0 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- Edibles0.4 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.1 km
- Mexborough4.1 km
- Rotherham Central4.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas Road/Stewarts Road0.1 km
- Claypit Lane/Wheatcroft Road0.1 km
- Claypit Lane/Wheatcroft Road0.1 km
- Claypit Lane/Willow Garth0.1 km
- St Nicholas Road/Murray Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S625DT · Data under Open Government Licence