S65 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Percy Street, 0.2km from Rotherham in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S65 1ED offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (378 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00168784 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCY STREET, S65 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY STREET, S65 1ED.
258
41
£ 29,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S65 1ED 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
S65 1ED is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. 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 1ED. 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
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
Terraced
£ 62,750
4 sales · Mean £ 84,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S65 1ED are high at 378 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
75 nearby- Eastern European Mini Market0.7 km
- Fitzwilliam News1.0 km
- Ten2Ten1.0 km
- C Stobbart0.7 km
- Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 70 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 WMC0.3 km
- Woodlands Club0.5 km
- Angel0.3 km
- M + B Holdings0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Forward to Ethiopia0.2 km
- Geek Retreat0.2 km
- Noshys Shisha0.3 km
- Staniforths0.2 km
- The Market Cafe0.1 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Joblot1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Abby's0.2 km
- Bella Pizza0.2 km
- Chilliz0.4 km
- Hygge0.2 km
- Rajas0.5 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.5 km
- Meadowhall4.2 km
- Darnall6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Gate/Percy Street0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Percy Street0.1 km
- Howard Street/Doncaster Gate0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Nelson Street0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Eastwood Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S651ED · Data under Open Government Licence