Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOWARD STREET, S65 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD STREET, S65 1EG.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S65 1EG 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, S65 1EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S65 1EG is an up-and-coming urban area on Howard Street, 0.2km from Rotherham in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S65 1EG is 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 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (429 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00168755 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S65 1EG. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1EG are high at 429 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.

Violence and sexual offences438
Shoplifting406
Public order212
Anti-social behaviour145
Other theft102

school Local Schools

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St Ann's Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.5 km
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Clifton Community School

Good949 pupils0.9 km
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Eastwood Village Primary School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Coleridge Primary

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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East Dene Primary

Good303 pupils1.3 km
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Broom Valley Community School

Good399 pupils1.4 km
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Ferham Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.7 km
  • Fitzwilliam News1.0 km
  • Ten2Ten1.0 km
  • Bismillah Foodstore0.8 km
  • Fitzwilliam Service Station0.7 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.2 km
  • Platinum Lounge & Bar0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • High House0.3 km
  • Angel0.3 km
  • M + B Holdings0.3 km
  • Mailcoach0.3 km
  • New York Tavern0.6 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Forward to Ethiopia0.2 km
  • Geek Retreat0.1 km
  • Noshys Shisha0.3 km
  • Staniforths0.3 km
  • The Market Cafe0.1 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sprouts Supermarket0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Abby's0.2 km
  • Bella Pizza0.2 km
  • Chilliz0.4 km
  • Hygge0.2 km
  • Rajas0.6 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central0.5 km
  • Meadowhall4.2 km
  • Darnall6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharncliffe Street/Eastwood Lane0.1 km
  • Howard Street/Doncaster Gate0.1 km
  • Doncaster Gate/Percy Street0.2 km
  • Wharncliffe Street/Percy Street0.2 km
  • Wharncliffe Street/Nelson Street0.2 km