Rockingham Road is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 5EX 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 Rockingham Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 5EY, S62 5EP, S62 5RX, S62 5ER, S62 5RH, S62 5RT, S62 5ET, S62 5RJ, S62 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S62 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 31.6% | 46.4% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 32.6% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 37.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.3% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around S62 5EX this area, 40.6% 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 8.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.9% | 40.6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 22.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -25.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.6% | 95.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Road was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rockingham Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

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 Rockingham Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-05-20 | £135,638 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 750 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 | 4,299 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 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5LH | 1out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Thorogate , Rawmarsh S62 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,064 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 3,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 4,001 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 | 4,254 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 | 3,249 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 | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 3,155 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 | 359 yd | |
| Hunger Stop Cafe | 4 Kilnhurst Road | 392 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant | Bellows Road | 846 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Victoria Park, Rosehill Road | 879 yd | |
| Pops Outdoor Adventure | The Bowling Green Pavilion, Rosehill Park | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Club Ltd | 33 South Street | 278 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | Kilnhurst Road | 420 yd | |
| Fighting Cocks | Fighting Cocks Hotel, Claypit Lane | 427 yd | |
| Roundwood Pavilion | Green Lane | 569 yd | |
| The Unit | 10c Dale Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claypit Lane Fish Bar & Kebab Shop | 98A Claypit Lane | 332 yd | |
| Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar | 48A Kilnhurst Road | 359 yd | |
| East Dragon | 2 Kilnhurst Road | 392 yd | |
| UK Pizza | 6 Kilnhurst Road | 392 yd | |
| Claypit Sandwich Bar | 9 Claypit Lane | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 115 Claypit Lane | 297 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre | 955 yd | |
| Tesco | High Street | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill School Kilnhurst Road | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Claypit Lane Recreation Ground THRYBERGH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Rosehill Victoria Park ROSEHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Roundwood Golf Sports And Social Club ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE GREEN LANE | golf, grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Sandhill Primary Academy KILNHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.