S62 5EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tinker Road, 0.4km 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 5EL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S62 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00039390 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TINKER ROAD, S62 5EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TINKER ROAD, S62 5EL.
351
38
£ 32,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5EL 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.
Area Character
S62 5EL is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 5EL. The average age is 37.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,250
4 sales · Mean £ 100,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5EL has low crime rates — 38 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 Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary 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
10 nearby- Mighali's limited0.4 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.5 km
- Something Smells Good0.9 km
- Howson News0.6 km
- Bobbys Premier Express0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- East Dragon0.2 km
- La Pitza1.0 km
- Cakes N Shakes1.0 km
- Chubby's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Queens Hotel0.3 km
- Fighting Cocks0.4 km
- Horse & Jockey Rotherham1.0 km
- Roundwood Pavilion0.8 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Pops Outdoor Adventure0.8 km
- The Pavilion0.9 km
- Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- Edibles0.1 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)2.9 km
- Mexborough3.9 km
- Rotherham Central4.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas Road/Kilnhurst Road0.1 km
- St Nicholas Road/Tinker Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/Rosehill Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S625EL · Data under Open Government Licence