Moorgate Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2DA is located in the Boston Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorgate Street, Rotherham, S60 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 2DG, S60 2DF, S60 1PT, S60 2BZ, S60 1PP, S60 1FF, S60 2HG, S60 1PA, S60 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S60 2DA is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.4% | 42.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 58.6% | 57.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S60 2DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63% | 73.8% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 16.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Separated | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 37.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 11.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 12.3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 78.2% | 74.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 52.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 52.9% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 29.3% | 21.8% | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 52.9% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 13% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 11.8% | 1.5% | 10.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorgate Street was 1429.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 445.8% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorgate Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 3rd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 652.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £116,250 | 2019-05-31 | £152,624 |
| Forefront House, 26 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-11-17 | £181,558 |
| 19 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-05-09 | £195,813 |
| 19 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-03-08 | £105,040 |
| 17 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2016-11-15 | £134,093 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 5,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow Cafe-Bar | 17 High Street | 55 yd | |
| Milo’s Diner | Unit 1a Imperial Buildings | 86 yd | |
| Miele Delicatessen | 22 High Street | 87 yd | |
| Rotherham Sight & Sound | 8 Ship Hill | 91 yd | |
| SPUDS | Unit 14, Imperial Buildings, High Street | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High House | Moorgate Street | 29 yd | |
| M + B Holdings | 25-27 High Street | 43 yd | |
| Central Snooker | 2 High Street | 87 yd | |
| Amber Lounge | Ship Hill | 93 yd | |
| Sports Box | Unit 1 Imperial Buildings | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hygge | 18 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Subway | 14 High Street | 87 yd | |
| The Ministry | Unit 12-13, Imperial Buildings, High Street | 99 yd | |
| Shaun's Authentic Carribbean Uptown Takeaway | 6c Wellgate | 109 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 16-18 Wellgate | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 307 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 440 yd | |
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 480 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Masbrough Street | 547 yd | |
| Joblot | Canklow Road | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Rotherham) GREASBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Rotherham Leisure Complex EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Ultra Flex Rotherham EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.