S66 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Sorby Way, 0.4km from Listerdale in Wickersley and Bramley. Administratively it sits within Wickersley North ward and the Rother Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, S66 1BD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S66 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00038953 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SORBY WAY, S66 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SORBY WAY, S66 1BD.
315
53
£ 37,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S66 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S66 1BD. The average age is 53.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
6 sales · Mean £ 323,166
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
3 sales · Mean £ 233,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S66 1BD has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Wickersley School and Sports College
Listerdale Junior Academy
Flanderwell Primary School
Bramley Sunnyside Junior School
Bramley Sunnyside Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- S&C Smith Ltd0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Be Sustainable0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bollywood0.4 km
- Elif0.4 km
- Fika Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- The Secret Garden Cafe Wickersley0.5 km
- Social Stop Cafe0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- KFC0.3 km
- Shiraz Pizza0.4 km
- Wickersley Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Seven Seas0.3 km
- Coopland and Son0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Three Horseshoes0.5 km
- Wickersley Social Club0.5 km
- Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club0.6 km
- Masons Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central4.9 km
- Woodhouse7.5 km
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.3 km
- Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.3 km
- Bawtry Road/Tanfield Way0.4 km
- Bawtry Road/Sledgate Lane0.4 km
- Bawtry Road/Sledgate Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S661BD · Data under Open Government Licence