Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

OATES AVENUE, S62 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OATES AVENUE, S62 5DE.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S62 5DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S62 5DE has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

S62 5DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oates Avenue, 0.4km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5DE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 S62 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00039364 (shared with 10 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 S62 5DE. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 96,000

6 sales · Mean £ 95,500

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

Crime around S62 5DE is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson24
Burglary21

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good174 pupils0.1 km
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Rotherham Aspire

Good98 pupils0.2 km
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Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre

Outstanding138 pupils0.3 km
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Rawmarsh Community School

Good1076 pupils0.9 km
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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils0.9 km
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Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Mighali's limited0.8 km
  • Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
  • Something Smells Good0.9 km
  • Booze Barn0.7 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Sportsman1.0 km
  • Something Brew Inn0.3 km
  • The Alex0.9 km
  • The Star0.4 km
  • Roundwood Pavilion0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
  • East Dragon0.8 km
  • Freddy's Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
  • Cakes N Shakes0.3 km
  • Chicken Stop1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dolce Gelateria0.8 km
  • Chit-Chat Cafe0.5 km
  • Coffee Pot0.8 km
  • The Pavilion0.8 km
  • Edibles0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.6 km
  • Rotherham Central3.8 km
  • Mexborough4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane/Hallam Place0.1 km
  • Green Lane/Greenfield0.2 km
  • Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km
  • Green Lane/Greenfield0.2 km
  • Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km