Postcode Analysis Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOAT LANE, S66 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOAT LANE, S66 1DZ.

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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

S66 1DZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £725k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £725k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.

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

S66 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on Moat Lane, 1.2km 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 1DZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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, down 20.3% 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 1DZ 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 1DZ. 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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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

Detached

£ 497,500

16 sales · Mean £ 504,406

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

S66 1DZ has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km
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Wickersley School and Sports College

Outstanding2117 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherham Central6.2 km
  • Woodhouse7.5 km
  • Kiveton Bridge7.5 km

Bus Stops

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