Westfield Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6HD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S62 6HD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	49.9%	49.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.1%	50.6%	0.5%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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 6HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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	35%	50.7%	15.7%	37.9%	12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	47.7%	30.4%	-17.3%	44.2%	-13.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	10.2%	12%	1.8%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	4.6%	3.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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%	38.3%	-2.6%	48.4%	-10.1%
Good health	35.9%	35.3%	-0.6%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	19%	19.8%	0.8%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	3.6%	5.5%	1.9%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 6HD this area, 30.5% 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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	30.5%	1.9%	18.2%	12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	9.4%	-8.3%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	15%	-0.9%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	6.6%	1.7%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	18.6%	5.9%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	17%	18%	1.0%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	3.2%	1.9%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Bangladeshi	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.1%
Other Black	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.2%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	94.7%	95.4%	0.7%	81.4%	14.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	97%	96.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96.6%	0.2%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.2%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.9%	76.7%	-6.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	28.2%	13.5%	14.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.4%	37.2%	17.2%
Christian	40.1%	46.2%	-6.1%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Westfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Road was 140.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westfield Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 207th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£28,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S62 6HD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westfield Road are based on 149 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westfield Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6HD

Estimated Average Property Prices for S62 6HD

Average Price
£254,568

Semi-Detached
£301,477

Terraced
£191,972

Detached
£310,919

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westfield Road

Average Price
£205,506

Semi-Detached
£264,800

Terraced
£169,662

Detached
£313,741

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£394,411

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Valley View Westfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£236,000	2018-02-23	£361,757
Westholm Westfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2017-09-29	£343,454
7 Westfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£86,000	2016-08-19	£137,600
13 Westfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-06-05	£168,356
Keppel View Westfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2014-04-24	£422,894

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S62 6HD

Employment

S62 6HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Long-Term Sick or disabled	84
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	23
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	15
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,004 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	3,368 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Ashwood Road , Parkgate S62 6HT	4out of 4	249 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY	3out of 4	1,060 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greasbrough Primary School Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastwood Village Primary School Eldon Road , Eastwood Village S65 1RD	3out of 4	1,786 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	1out of 4	1,790 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA	3out of 4	1,345 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	3out of 4	2,611 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN	1out of 4	2,779 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	3out of 4	3,934 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE	4out of 4	4,167 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG	- not rated	2,785 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	4,295 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , S65 4BJ	- not rated	3,756 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	1,862 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR	- not rated	4,428 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU	3out of 4	4,542 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	4out of 4	4,756 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dolce Gelateria	2 Rawmarsh Hill	217 yd
Coffee Pot	3/5 Rawmarsh Hill	259 yd
Zara's	Greasbrough Road	298 yd
Parkgate Astro	Parkgate Astro, School Lane	321 yd
Dessert Station	21 Broad Street	381 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parkgate Inn	2 Greasbrough Road	289 yd
The Alex	Hollybush Street	360 yd
The Little Haven Ltd	96 Broad Street	374 yd
Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel	Taylors Lane	543 yd
Earl Grey	High Street	583 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Star	16 Rawmarsh Hill	217 yd
Local Legend Ltd	122 Broad Street	269 yd
Sicily Pizza	150 Broad Street	271 yd
Chicken Stop	146 Broad Street	271 yd
Freddy's Chicken and Pizza	140 Broad Street	271 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	Taylors Lane	543 yd
Asda	Taylors Lane	543 yd
Tesco	High Street	634 yd
Heron Foods	Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre	755 yd
Iceland Foods	2 Gate Park	966 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkgate Stp School Lane	artificial grass pitch	304 yd
School Lane (Closed) School Lane	grass pitches	378 yd
Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue	grass pitches	681 yd
Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE	grass pitches	745 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Rotherham) UNIT 10 UNIT 10 STODDART WAY	health and fitness suite	817 yd
The Gym (Rotherham) Rotherham Road	health and fitness suite	1,048 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	46.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	46.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	46.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.