S65 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from St. Ann's in Rotherham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
S65 1BJ is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are high (314 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 S65 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00039083 (shared with 116 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S65 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S65 1BJ.
162
51
£ 29,500 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S65 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S65 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S65 1BJ. The average age is 51.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S65 1BJ are high at 314 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Primary School
Eastwood Village Primary School
Clifton Community School
Coleridge Primary
East Dene Primary
Thornhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- 4Safro-Caribbeanfoods Store & Unisex Saloon Ltd0.9 km
- Al-Barakah Store0.4 km
- Eastwoods of Rotherham Ltd0.4 km
- Food Plus Supermarket0.5 km
- Joes Fresh Meats0.4 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
- High House0.7 km
- Albion Road WMC0.8 km
- Woodlands Club0.6 km
- Elliots0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Tasty Bite Cafe0.3 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.3 km
- Forward to Ethiopia0.6 km
- Geek Retreat0.4 km
- Noshys Shisha0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.4 km
- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sprouts Supermarket1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Abby's0.6 km
- Bella Pizza0.6 km
- Chilliz0.8 km
- Hygge0.6 km
- Rajas1.0 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.8 km
- Meadowhall4.4 km
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)6.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Anns Road/Selborne Street0.2 km
- St Anns Road/Selborne Street0.2 km
- Rotherham Interchange/C40.2 km
- Rotherham Interchange/B100.3 km
- Rotherham Interchange/C30.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S651BJ · Data under Open Government Licence