S62 5DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walker View, 0.2km from Ryecroft in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S62 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00039392 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALKER VIEW, S62 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKER VIEW, S62 5DW.
482
37
£ 32,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5DW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S62 5DW spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5DW. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5DW has low crime rates — 39 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
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Howson News0.6 km
- Mighali's limited0.1 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.9 km
- Bobbys Premier Express0.9 km
- Claypit News0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Roundwood Pavilion0.5 km
- The Queens Hotel0.7 km
- Fighting Cocks0.1 km
- Horse & Jockey Rotherham1.0 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Edibles0.6 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Happy House0.6 km
- Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar0.6 km
- Sugar Heaven0.3 km
- La Pitza1.0 km
- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.0 km
- Mexborough4.0 km
- Rotherham Central4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Claypit Lane/Wheatcroft Road0.1 km
- Claypit Lane/Wheatcroft Road0.1 km
- Thrybergh Hall Road/Clay Pit Lane0.1 km
- Thrybergh Hall Road/Clay Pit Lane0.1 km
- St Nicholas Road/Stewarts Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S625DW · Data under Open Government Licence