S62 5EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Nicolas Road, 0.4km from Sandhill in Rawmarsh. Administratively it sits within Rawmarsh East ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.7% 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 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00039389 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST NICOLAS ROAD, S62 5EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICOLAS ROAD, S62 5EH.
263
40
£ 32,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S62 5EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S62 5EH's 56% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S62 5EH. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 111,000
5 sales · Mean £ 113,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S62 5EH has low crime rates — 40 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 Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham Aspire
Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Rawmarsh Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Mighali's limited0.3 km
- Rawmarsh Greggs0.6 km
- Something Smells Good0.9 km
- Howson News0.6 km
- Bobbys Premier Express1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Claypit Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- East Dragon0.3 km
- Chubby's1.0 km
- Wing Wah0.6 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Queens Hotel0.4 km
- Fighting Cocks0.3 km
- Roundwood Pavilion0.8 km
- Ryecroft Club Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pops Outdoor Adventure0.9 km
- The Pavilion1.0 km
- Edibles0.2 km
- Hunger Stop Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)2.8 km
- Mexborough3.8 km
- Rotherham Central4.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas Road/Tinker Road0.0 km
- St Nicholas Road/Kilnhurst Road0.0 km
- Kilnhurst Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
- Kilnhurst Road/Sandhill Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S625EH · Data under Open Government Licence