Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

SORBY WAY, S66 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SORBY WAY, S66 1BD.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S66 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S66 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Sorby Way, 0.4km from Listerdale in Wickersley and Bramley. Administratively it sits within Wickersley North ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, S66 1BD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S66 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00038953 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S66 1BD. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 323,166

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

3 sales · Mean £ 233,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S66 1BD has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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.

Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.6 km
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Good452 pupils0.6 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils1.1 km
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Listerdale Junior Academy

Good365 pupils1.1 km
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Flanderwell Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils1.3 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Junior School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • S&C Smith Ltd0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Be Sustainable0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bollywood0.4 km
  • Elif0.4 km
  • Fika Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • The Secret Garden Cafe Wickersley0.5 km
  • Social Stop Cafe0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Shiraz Pizza0.4 km
  • Wickersley Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Seven Seas0.3 km
  • Coopland and Son0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.5 km
  • Wickersley Social Club0.5 km
  • Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Masons Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central4.9 km
  • Woodhouse7.5 km
  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.3 km
  • Bawtry Road/Springfield Road0.3 km
  • Bawtry Road/Tanfield Way0.4 km
  • Bawtry Road/Sledgate Lane0.4 km
  • Bawtry Road/Sledgate Lane0.4 km