S66 1EF is a sought-after residential area on Sandy Flat Lane, 0.8km from Lings Common in Wickersley and Bramley. Administratively it sits within Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward and the Rother Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S66, S66 1EF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00038954 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDY FLAT LANE, S66 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY FLAT LANE, S66 1EF.
302
49
£ 0 /yr
43%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S66 1EF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S66 1EF. The average age is 48.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S66 1EF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Wickersley School and Sports College
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wickersley Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Winthrop Gardens1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central5.7 km
- Woodhouse7.6 km
- Kiveton Bridge8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Morthen Road/Newhall Avenue0.1 km
- Morthen Road/Springvale Close0.1 km
- Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.2 km
- Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.2 km
- Morthen Road/Gillott Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S661EF · Data under Open Government Licence