Occupation Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6JJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S62 6JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	49.7%	48.9%	-0.8%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	50.3%	51.1%	0.8%	49.0%	2.1%

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 vicinity of S62 6JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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%	23.3%	-3.5%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	53.1%	1.3%	44.2%	8.9%
Separated	1.5%	2.4%	0.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.3%	11%	0.7%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	9.6%	10.2%	0.6%	6.1%	4.1%

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	29.5%	33.5%	4.0%	48.4%	-14.9%
Good health	37.2%	39.1%	1.9%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	20.8%	17.6%	-3.2%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	9.1%	6.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	3.4%	3.2%	-0.2%	1.2%	2.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.8%	27.2%	-9.6%	18.2%	9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	11%	1.4%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	11.4%	-4.8%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.1%	1.3%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	15.4%	6.9%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	26.8%	7.3%	33.8%	-7.0%
Other	4.8%	2%	-2.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	3.6%	3.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.4%	0.0%
White	95.3%	94.3%	-1.0%	81.4%	12.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	96.3%	95%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	5.6%	-2.7%
Oceania	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	95%	-1.0%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	61.4%	46.2%	15.2%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Occupation Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Occupation Road was 239.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% higher than the Rawmarsh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Occupation Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rawmarsh East and the 83rd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

🔎 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 6JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Occupation Road are based on 91 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 Occupation Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S62 6JJ

Average Price
£269,375

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£269,375

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Occupation Road

Average Price
£226,619

Semi-Detached
£234,532

Terraced
£198,030

Detached
£302,478

Flats/Maisonettes
£368,037

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Occupation Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Occupation Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-10-27	£196,315
5 Occupation Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,500	2018-02-06	£353,326
2 Occupation Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2017-02-17	£278,724
7 Occupation Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£199,000	2015-11-03	£334,003
12 Occupation Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2014-07-22	£264,611

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S62 6JJ

Employment

S62 6JJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S62 6JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Education	4
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,008 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	3,601 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	473 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	1out of 4	1,570 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greasbrough Primary School Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB	3out of 4	1,628 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Community school	No	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	1,141 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	3out of 4	2,576 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN	1out of 4	3,006 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	3out of 4	3,811 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	4,281 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	2,981 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	4,499 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	3,893 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	917 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	1,649 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU	3out of 4	4,622 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	4out of 4	4,636 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR	- not rated	4,647 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	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	391 yd
Coffee Pot	3/5 Rawmarsh Hill	438 yd
Zara's	Greasbrough Road	455 yd
Parkgate Astro	Parkgate Astro, School Lane	528 yd
Chit-Chat Cafe	Rawmarsh Methodist Church, High Street Centre, High Street	541 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Earl Grey	High Street	455 yd
Parkgate Inn	2 Greasbrough Road	522 yd
The Alex	Hollybush Street	551 yd
The Little Haven Ltd	96 Broad Street	607 yd
The Star	44 High Street	664 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Star	16 Rawmarsh Hill	391 yd
Local Legend Ltd	122 Broad Street	490 yd
Desire Shakes and Cakes	130 Broad Street	493 yd
Sicily Pizza	150 Broad Street	493 yd
Chicken Stop	146 Broad Street	493 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	High Street	496 yd
Heron Foods	Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre	609 yd
Farmfoods	Taylors Lane	751 yd
Asda	Taylors Lane	751 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkgate Stp School Lane	artificial grass pitch	521 yd
School Lane (Closed) School Lane	grass pitches	589 yd
Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue	grass pitches	728 yd
Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE	grass pitches	813 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Rotherham) UNIT 10 UNIT 10 STODDART WAY	health and fitness suite	1,036 yd
Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET	grass pitches	1,077 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	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%

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	28.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	51.41 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	51.41 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.55 Mbit/s

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