S62 5EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wheatcroft Road, 0.4km from Lane Head in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
For families considering a move, S62 5EE represents 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, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S62 5EE are sourced from Output Area E00039391 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEATCROFT ROAD, S62 5EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATCROFT ROAD, S62 5EE.
273
40
£ 32,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S62 5EE is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5EE. The average age is 40.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
2 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Semi-Detached
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5EE has low crime rates — 41 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
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Rawmarsh Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Howson News0.5 km
- Mighali's limited0.2 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.7 km
- Claypit News0.4 km
- J&L Partnership0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Roundwood Pavilion0.8 km
- The Queens Hotel0.5 km
- Fighting Cocks0.2 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Edibles0.3 km
- Pops Outdoor Adventure1.0 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Happy House0.5 km
- Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.3 km
- Sugar Heaven0.1 km
- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
- East Dragon0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)2.8 km
- Mexborough3.8 km
- Rotherham Central4.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas Road/Tinker Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/Sandhill Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
- St Nicholas Road/Kilnhurst Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S625EE · Data under Open Government Licence