Oates Avenue is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 5DH 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 Oates Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 5BH, S62 5DJ, S62 6NY, S62 5HF, S62 5BQ, S62 5HB, S62 5BJ, S62 5BG, S62 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S62 5DH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.6% | 47.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 S62 5DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 33% | 48.7% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 34.9% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5DH this area, 36.7% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 36.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 21.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 14.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.5% | 95.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oates Avenue was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oates Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 159th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oates Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2025-03-10 | £70,558 |
| 22 Oates Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-09-20 | £68,398 |
| 4 Oates Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2020-11-13 | £105,826 |
| 26 Oates Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-07-16 | £84,591 |
| 32 Oates Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2014-09-05 | £109,041 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh St Mary's CofE Primary School New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School South Street , Rawmarsh S62 5QW | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill Primary Academy Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5LH | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrybergh Academy Park Lane , S65 4BP | 2out of 4 | 3,007 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 | 3,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW | - not rated | 4,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 3,017 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 | 455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Centre New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasbrough Centre Church Street , Greabrough S61 4EL | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | - not rated | 3,526 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant | Bellows Road | 590 yd | |
| Edibles | 54A Kilnhurst Road | 762 yd | |
| Hunger Stop Cafe | 4 Kilnhurst Road | 771 yd | |
| Chit-Chat Cafe | Rawmarsh Methodist Church, High Street Centre, High Street | 800 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Victoria Park, Rosehill Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood Pavilion | Green Lane | 172 yd | |
| The Unit | 10c Dale Road | 583 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Dale Road | 584 yd | |
| Fighting Cocks | Fighting Cocks Hotel, Claypit Lane | 607 yd | |
| Something Brew Inn | 2 Stocks Lane | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claypit Sandwich Bar | 9 Claypit Lane | 135 yd | |
| Claypit Lane Fish Bar & Kebab Shop | 98A Claypit Lane | 530 yd | |
| La Pitza | 1 Dale Road | 565 yd | |
| Cakes N Shakes | 8 Dale Road | 584 yd | |
| Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar | 48A Kilnhurst Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 115 Claypit Lane | 460 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | High Street | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Roundwood Golf Sports And Social Club ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE GREEN LANE | golf, grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Claypit Lane Recreation Ground THRYBERGH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill School Kilnhurst Road | grass pitches | 812 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.