Ashwood Road is in Parkgate, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 6HU is located in the Rawmarsh West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashwood Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 6HZ, S62 6HY, S62 6JB, S62 6EY, S62 6HD, S62 6FN, S62 6HT, S62 6NN, S62 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S62 6HU is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 47.1% | 44.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 55.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 37.8% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 51% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51.6% | 43.1% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 16.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.5% | 19.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 18.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95.8% | 96.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashwood Road was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Ashwood Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 200th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Ashwood Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2007-06-25 | £215,605 |
| 96 Ashwood Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £14,500 | 1996-11-26 | £69,702 |
S62 6HU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 906 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 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Ashwood Road , Parkgate S62 6HT | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 1out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School South Street , Rawmarsh S62 5QW | 3out of 4 | 1,741 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 | 1,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,209 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 | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,376 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 , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 3,700 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 | 900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 4,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Gelateria | 2 Rawmarsh Hill | 175 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | 3/5 Rawmarsh Hill | 222 yd | |
| Zara's | Greasbrough Road | 401 yd | |
| Parkgate Astro | Parkgate Astro, School Lane | 412 yd | |
| Dessert Station | 21 Broad Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alex | Hollybush Street | 334 yd | |
| Parkgate Inn | 2 Greasbrough Road | 339 yd | |
| The Little Haven Ltd | 96 Broad Street | 423 yd | |
| Earl Grey | High Street | 489 yd | |
| Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel | Taylors Lane | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 16 Rawmarsh Hill | 175 yd | |
| Local Legend Ltd | 122 Broad Street | 282 yd | |
| Desire Shakes and Cakes | 130 Broad Street | 286 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 150 Broad Street | 287 yd | |
| Chicken Stop | 146 Broad Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | High Street | 541 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Taylors Lane | 628 yd | |
| Asda | Taylors Lane | 628 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre | 663 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 2 Gate Park | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Stp School Lane | artificial grass pitch | 389 yd |
| School Lane (Closed) School Lane | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Rotherham) UNIT 10 UNIT 10 STODDART WAY | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.