S66 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Morthen Road, 0.9km 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 1DY 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00038948 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTHEN ROAD, S66 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTHEN ROAD, S66 1DY.
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43
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S66 1DY combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£251k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S66 1DY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
17 sales · Mean £ 231,290
Detached
£ 335,000
2 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S66 1DY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Wickersley School and Sports College
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wickersley Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rotherham Central6.0 km
- Woodhouse7.6 km
- Kiveton Bridge7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.0 km
- Morthen Road/Nethermoor Drive0.1 km
- Morthen Road/Moat Lane0.2 km
- Morthen Road/Moat Lane0.2 km
- Morthen Road/Newhall Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S661DY · Data under Open Government Licence