Claypit Lane is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 5EB 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 Claypit Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 5DZ, S62 5DY, S62 5ED, S62 5DX, S62 5JL, S62 5EF, S62 5EA, S62 5DW, S62 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S62 5EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 39.7% | 45.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.3% | 35% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 42.2% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 23.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 18.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98% | 94.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claypit Lane was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Kilnhurst & Swinton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claypit Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kilnhurst & Swinton East and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Claypit Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-08-15 | £98,172 |
| 80 Claypit Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2023-06-27 | £90,083 |
| 90 Claypit Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2023-04-20 | £99,601 |
| 78 Claypit Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-21 | £140,812 |
| 78 Claypit Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-19 | £140,556 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School South Street , Rawmarsh S62 5QW | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5LH | 1out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Thorogate , Rawmarsh S62 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Wath Wood Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,990 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 | 4,318 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 | 2,946 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 | 850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edibles | 54A Kilnhurst Road | 494 yd | |
| Hunger Stop Cafe | 4 Kilnhurst Road | 618 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant | Bellows Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Cocks | Fighting Cocks Hotel, Claypit Lane | 95 yd | |
| Ryecroft Club Ltd | 33 South Street | 485 yd | |
| Roundwood Pavilion | Green Lane | 640 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | Kilnhurst Road | 657 yd | |
| The Unit | 10c Dale Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claypit Lane Fish Bar & Kebab Shop | 98A Claypit Lane | 2 yd | |
| Claypit Sandwich Bar | 9 Claypit Lane | 469 yd | |
| Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar | 48A Kilnhurst Road | 494 yd | |
| East Dragon | 2 Kilnhurst Road | 618 yd | |
| UK Pizza | 6 Kilnhurst Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 115 Claypit Lane | 71 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claypit Lane Recreation Ground THRYBERGH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Sandhill Primary Academy KILNHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill School Kilnhurst Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Roundwood Golf Sports And Social Club ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE GREEN LANE | golf, grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Rosehill Victoria Park ROSEHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.