S97 3FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Gore Hill in Wath upon Dearne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wath ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
Day-to-day life in S97 3FJ has the character of a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Census 2021 statistics for S97 3FJ are sourced from Output Area E00039588 (shared with 312 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S97 3FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S97 3FJ.
314
41
£ 34,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S97 3FJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 41, S97 3FJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S97 3FJ. The average age is 40.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
school Local Schools
Wath Victoria Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wath Central Primary School
Wath Academy
Lacewood Primary School
Wath Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Wath Tap0.9 km
- Montgomerys1.0 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- Dunholm Social Club0.9 km
- Wath Cricket Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Katie's Cafe0.3 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.5 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Manvers Lake Cafe0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- High Street Chippie0.9 km
- Moon Wok0.9 km
- Pizza Palace Wath0.9 km
- Majestic Pizzas1.0 km
- Naheem Balti0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Wath Mini Market1.0 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- Blakemore Retail / Spar0.3 km
- J M McGill0.9 km
- New Look1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glasshouse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bolton-On-Dearne1.8 km
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.0 km
- Goldthorpe3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Manvers Way/Meadows Road0.1 km
- Manvers Way/Manvers Way0.1 km
- Manvers Way/Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road/Manvers Way0.2 km
- Station Road/Manvers Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S973FJ · Data under Open Government Licence