Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOATLANDS, S66 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOATLANDS, S66 1DQ.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S66 1DQ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£725k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £725k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

S66 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on Moatlands, 1.0km from Lings Common in Wickersley and Bramley. Administratively it sits within Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward and the Rother Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S66, S66 1DQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for S66 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00038948 (shared with 14 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 1DQ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 725,000

1 sales · Mean £ 725,000

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

S66 1DQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils1.4 km
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Good452 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central6.1 km
  • Woodhouse7.5 km
  • Kiveton Bridge7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Morthen Road/Moat Lane0.1 km
  • Morthen Road/Moat Lane0.1 km
  • Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.2 km
  • Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.2 km
  • Morthen Road/Newhall Avenue0.4 km