Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

SANDY FLAT LANE, S66 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY FLAT LANE, S66 1EF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.9 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils1.1 km
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wickersley Social Club0.6 km
restaurant

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