Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

SORBY WAY, S66 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SORBY WAY, S66 1DR.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S66 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

S66 1DR is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

S66 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Sorby Way, 0.6km from Wickersley in Wickersley and Bramley. Administratively it sits within Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, S66 1DR is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for S66 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00038947 (shared with 18 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 S66 1DR. The average age is 58.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

8 sales · Mean £ 249,637

Detached

£ 269,000

16 sales · Mean £ 284,593

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S66 1DR has low crime rates — 22 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.

Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.5 km
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Good452 pupils0.7 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils0.9 km
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Flanderwell Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils1.4 km
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Listerdale Junior Academy

Good365 pupils1.4 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Junior School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Be Sustainable0.6 km
  • Peter Cusworth Craftsman Butcher0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bollywood0.5 km
  • Elif0.5 km
  • Fika Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • The Secret Garden Cafe Wickersley0.6 km
  • Social Stop Cafe0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Shiraz Pizza0.5 km
  • Wickersley Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Seven Seas0.5 km
  • Coopland and Son0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.6 km
  • Wickersley Social Club0.3 km
  • Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Masons Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central5.2 km
  • Woodhouse7.6 km
  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Morthen Road/Wood Lane0.3 km
  • Morthen Road/Gillott Lane0.3 km
  • Morthen Road/Church Lane0.4 km
  • Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.5 km