Barbers Avenue is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 6AA 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 Barbers Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 6FQ, S62 6JU, S62 6AD, S62 6JR, S62 6FG, S62 6JY, S62 6LX, S62 6FB, S62 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S62 6AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 53.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 S62 6AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 26.8% | 25.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 59.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 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 | 45.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 14.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 17.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 24.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbers Avenue was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barbers Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 337th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Barbers Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 1999-04-30 | £284,464 |
S62 6AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 3,642 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 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh St Mary's CofE Primary School New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Ashwood Road , Parkgate S62 6HT | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Ashwood Road , Parkgate S62 6HT | 2out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School South Street , Rawmarsh S62 5QW | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey School Cranworth Road , S65 1LN | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,161 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 | 3,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,900 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW | - not rated | 4,973 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 , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 3,259 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 | 286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Centre New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasbrough Centre Church Street , Greabrough S61 4EL | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blenheim Centre Doncaster Road , S65 1NN | - not rated | 3,190 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 | 243 yd | |
| Chit-Chat Cafe | Rawmarsh Methodist Church, High Street Centre, High Street | 402 yd | |
| Dolce Gelateria | 2 Rawmarsh Hill | 662 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | 3/5 Rawmarsh Hill | 667 yd | |
| Dessert Station | 21 Broad Street | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | Dale Road | 308 yd | |
| The Unit | 10c Dale Road | 308 yd | |
| Something Brew Inn | 2 Stocks Lane | 318 yd | |
| Earl Grey | High Street | 335 yd | |
| The Star | 44 High Street | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pitza | 1 Dale Road | 280 yd | |
| Cakes N Shakes | 8 Dale Road | 308 yd | |
| Claypit Sandwich Bar | 9 Claypit Lane | 588 yd | |
| China Star | 16 Rawmarsh Hill | 662 yd | |
| Local Legend Ltd | 122 Broad Street | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | High Street | 339 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre | 345 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 115 Claypit Lane | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Roundwood Golf Sports And Social Club ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE ROUNDWOOD GOLF COURSE GREEN LANE | golf, grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Parkgate Stp School Lane | artificial grass pitch | 1,025 yd |
| Rawmarsh Community School MONKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,030 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.