S65 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Doncaster Gate, 0.2km from Rotherham in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S65 1DH offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (381 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 S65 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00168784 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONCASTER GATE, S65 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER GATE, S65 1DH.
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£ 29,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S65 1DH 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. S65 1DH's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 20% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S65 1DH. The average age is 40.7. 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)
Crime rates near S65 1DH are high at 381 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Primary School
Clifton Community School
Eastwood Village Primary School
Coleridge Primary
Broom Valley Community School
East Dene Primary
Ferham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Eastern European Mini Market0.8 km
- Fitzwilliam News1.0 km
- Ten2Ten1.0 km
- C Stobbart0.8 km
- Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- High House0.3 km
- Albion Road WMC0.2 km
- Woodlands Club0.6 km
- Angel0.4 km
- M + B Holdings0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Forward to Ethiopia0.2 km
- Geek Retreat0.2 km
- Noshys Shisha0.4 km
- Staniforths0.2 km
- The Market Cafe0.2 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Joblot0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Abby's0.2 km
- Bella Pizza0.2 km
- Chilliz0.4 km
- Hygge0.2 km
- Rajas0.4 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.5 km
- Meadowhall4.2 km
- Darnall6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Gate/Percy Street0.0 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Percy Street0.1 km
- Howard Street/Doncaster Gate0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Nelson Street0.1 km
- Wellgate/Doncaster Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S651DH · Data under Open Government Licence