S65 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Rotherham in Rotherham. Administratively it sits within Boston Castle ward and the Rotherham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S65 1EQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (426 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00168755 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S65 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S65 1EQ.
259
35
£ 29,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S65 1EQ 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 1EQ has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 1EQ. The average age is 35.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S65 1EQ are high at 426 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Primary School
Clifton Community School
Eastwood Village Primary School
Coleridge Primary
East Dene Primary
Broom Valley Community School
Ferham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Eastern European Mini Market0.7 km
- Fitzwilliam News1.0 km
- Ten2Ten1.0 km
- Bismillah Foodstore0.8 km
- Fitzwilliam Service Station0.7 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Platinum Lounge & Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- High House0.3 km
- Angel0.2 km
- M + B Holdings0.3 km
- Mailcoach0.3 km
- New York Tavern0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Forward to Ethiopia0.2 km
- Geek Retreat0.1 km
- Noshys Shisha0.3 km
- Staniforths0.3 km
- The Market Cafe0.0 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sprouts Supermarket0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Abby's0.2 km
- Bella Pizza0.2 km
- Chilliz0.4 km
- Hygge0.2 km
- Rajas0.6 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central0.5 km
- Meadowhall4.2 km
- Darnall6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Howard Street/Doncaster Gate0.1 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Eastwood Lane0.1 km
- Doncaster Gate/Percy Street0.2 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Percy Street0.2 km
- Wharncliffe Street/Nelson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S651EQ · Data under Open Government Licence