Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

MORTHEN ROAD, S66 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTHEN ROAD, S66 1DX.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S66 1DX combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£356k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £356k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.

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

S66 1DX is a sought-after residential area on Morthen Road, 0.5km 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 1DX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, down 31.5% year-on-year. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00038954 (shared with 24 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 1DX. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

7 sales · Mean £ 267,785

Detached

£ 485,000

9 sales · Mean £ 478,500

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

S66 1DX has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.6 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils0.8 km
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Good452 pupils0.9 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

Good271 pupils1.5 km
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Bramley Sunnyside Junior School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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Flanderwell Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils1.5 km
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Bramley Grange Primary School

Inadequate259 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Be Sustainable0.8 km
  • Peter Cusworth Craftsman Butcher0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bollywood0.8 km
  • Elif0.8 km
  • Fika Coffee Lounge0.8 km
  • The Secret Garden Cafe Wickersley0.8 km
  • Social Stop Cafe0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Shiraz Pizza0.8 km
  • Wickersley Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Seven Seas0.9 km
  • Coopland and Son0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.9 km
  • Wickersley Social Club0.4 km
  • Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Masons Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central5.6 km
  • Woodhouse7.8 km
  • Swinton (South Yorkshire)8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Morthen Road/Gillott Lane0.2 km
  • Morthen Road/Springvale Close0.2 km
  • Morthen Road/Wood Lane0.2 km
  • Morthen Road/Newhall Avenue0.2 km
  • Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.4 km