Moorgate View is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S60 2UG is located in the Boston Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorgate View, Rotherham, S60 2UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S60 2UF, S60 3AB, S60 3AN, S60 2RP, S60 3AD, S60 2RW, S60 2RS, S60 2TZ, S60 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S60 2UG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 45.6% | 49.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S60 2UG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 30.6% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 53.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87%) 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 | 51.8% | 56.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 58.8% | 22.4% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 15.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 48.9% | 47.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 47.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 30.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 47.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 18.7% | 1.2% | 17.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorgate View was 489.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorgate View has the 9th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 16th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 353.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Moorgate View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-03-06 | £174,657 |
| 22 Moorgate View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2021-04-23 | £157,463 |
| 10 Moorgate View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2021-03-31 | £185,401 |
| 22 Moorgate View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-02-28 | £159,973 |
| 4 Moorgate View, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2018-03-23 | £186,594 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 626 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | 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 | 5,386 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 | 319 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 5,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road | 224 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | Unit 3, 68 Broom Lane | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Broom | Broom Valley Road | 409 yd | |
| The Homestead | Wickersley Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Moorgate Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Moorgate Road | swimming pool | 137 yd |
| Oakwood High School MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Tr Sports Centre MOORGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Moorgate Tennis Club MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE LAWN TENNIS CLUB MOORGATE AVENUE | tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 978 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 | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.