New Street is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 5AF is located in the Rawmarsh East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 6JP, S62 5AB, S62 6JT, S62 5DF, S62 6NL, S62 6JR, S62 5AU, S62 5AA, S62 6JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S62 5AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 S62 5AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 44.6% | 47.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 32.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 38.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
In the area around S62 5AF this area, 38.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 10.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 38.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 14.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 10.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -23.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.5% | 95.4% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 93.9% | 91.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 200.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 121st highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-10-22 | £102,970 |
| 4 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2017-08-17 | £114,000 |
| 4 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2016-09-02 | £62,692 |
| 6 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-05-22 | £118,268 |
| 6 New Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2004-08-20 | £140,622 |
S62 5AF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh St Mary's CofE Primary School New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 83 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School South Street , Rawmarsh S62 5QW | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Ashwood Road , Parkgate S62 6HT | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Community School - A Sports College Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey School Cranworth Road , S65 1LN | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW | - not rated | 4,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,124 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 , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 50 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Centre New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 83 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasbrough Centre Church Street , Greabrough S61 4EL | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blenheim Centre Doncaster Road , S65 1NN | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant | Bellows Road | 115 yd | |
| Chit-Chat Cafe | Rawmarsh Methodist Church, High Street Centre, High Street | 315 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Victoria Park, Rosehill Road | 802 yd | |
| Dolce Gelateria | 2 Rawmarsh Hill | 854 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | 3/5 Rawmarsh Hill | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unit | 10c Dale Road | 93 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Dale Road | 94 yd | |
| Something Brew Inn | 2 Stocks Lane | 149 yd | |
| The Star | 44 High Street | 232 yd | |
| Earl Grey | High Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pitza | 1 Dale Road | 74 yd | |
| Cakes N Shakes | 8 Dale Road | 94 yd | |
| Claypit Sandwich Bar | 9 Claypit Lane | 617 yd | |
| Chubby's | 1a Birchwood Avenue | 813 yd | |
| China Star | 16 Rawmarsh Hill | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre | 232 yd | |
| Tesco | High Street | 319 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 115 Claypit Lane | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Rawmarsh Community School MONKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill School Kilnhurst Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Roundwood Golf Sports And Social Club ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE GREEN LANE | golf, grass pitches | 934 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.