S62 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oates Avenue, 0.3km from Rawmarsh in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S62 5DJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.0% year-on-year. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00039370 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OATES AVENUE, S62 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OATES AVENUE, S62 5DJ.
327
33
£ 28,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5DJ 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.
Area Character
S62 5DJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 44.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5DJ. The average age is 33.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 72,000
5 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5DJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mighali's limited0.5 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.7 km
- Something Smells Good1.0 km
- Booze Barn0.9 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- East Dragon0.7 km
- Cakes N Shakes0.5 km
- Chubby's1.0 km
- Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Something Brew Inn0.6 km
- The Star0.6 km
- Roundwood Pavilion0.1 km
- Earl Grey0.7 km
- Fighting Cocks0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dolce Gelateria1.0 km
- Chit-Chat Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee Pot1.0 km
- The Pavilion0.9 km
- Edibles0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.5 km
- Rotherham Central3.9 km
- Mexborough4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Claypit Lane/Oates Avenue0.1 km
- Green Lane/Roundwood Grove0.1 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.1 km
- Green Lane/The Grove0.2 km
- Claypit Lane/Ash Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S625DJ · Data under Open Government Licence