Oldcotes Road is in Dinnington, Sheffield and in Rotherham district. S25 2QX is located in the Dinnington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oldcotes Road, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S25 2TH, S25 2LB, S25 2TZ, S25 2TN, S25 2LW, S25 2TG, S25 2UE, S25 2TP, S25 2UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S25 2QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 41.8% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 38.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 45.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 27% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 17.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.2% | 94% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldcotes Road was 98.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Dinnington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Oldcotes Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dinnington and the 319th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oldcotes Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-01 | £162,335 |
| 11 Oldcotes Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-04-18 | £116,193 |
| 3 Oldcotes Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-05-03 | £111,541 |
| 23 Oldcotes Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2014-03-28 | £155,647 |
| 1 Oldcotes Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2013-01-16 | £109,677 |
S25 2QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington Community Primary School School Street , Dinnington S25 2RE | 1out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laughton Junior and Infant School School Road , Laughton-en-le-Morthen S25 1YP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Lidgett Lane , Dinnington S25 2QD | 1out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School High Street , Laughton-en-le-Morthen S25 1YF | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anston Greenlands Primary School Edinburgh Drive , North Anston S25 4HD | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington High School Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NZ | 2out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltby Academy Braithwell Road , S66 8AB | 3out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | 3out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAN SCHOOL | Doe Quarry Lane | 577 yd | |
| SubZ | 80 Laughton Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Baps | 192 Laughton Road | 688 yd | |
| China China Chinese Takeaway | 148 Laughton Road | 688 yd | |
| Bibis Pizza | 141 Laughton Road | 765 yd | |
| The Fishnet | 145 Laughton Road | 765 yd | |
| Indian Chef Takeaways | 135 Laughton Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Undergate Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dinnington Swimming Pool (Closed) Doe Quarry Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Dinnington High School DOE QUARRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Laughton-En-Le-Morthen Recreation Ground FIRBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Phoenix Park Laughton Road | grass pitches | 935 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.