Church Croft is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 6LQ is located in the Rawmarsh West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Croft, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 6LS, S62 6JJ, S62 6LR, S62 6EY, S62 6HA, S62 6NP, S62 6NN, S62 6HY, S62 6HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S62 6LQ 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% |
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 6LQ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Croft 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.
Church Croft 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Church Croft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-29 | £411,468 |
| 3 Church Croft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-01-31 | £441,003 |
| 6 Church Croft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-09-18 | £428,125 |
| 7 Church Croft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2016-12-09 | £375,613 |
| 6 Church Croft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-11-08 | £417,899 |
S62 6LQ 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 6LQ 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,044 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 | 3,696 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 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 1out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasbrough Primary School Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,659 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,782 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 | 4,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,574 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 | 3,966 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 | 917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 484 yd | |
| Chit-Chat Cafe | Rawmarsh Methodist Church, High Street Centre, High Street | 510 yd | |
| Zara's | Greasbrough Road | 525 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | 3/5 Rawmarsh Hill | 531 yd | |
| Parkgate Astro | Parkgate Astro, School Lane | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Grey | High Street | 448 yd | |
| Parkgate Inn | 2 Greasbrough Road | 617 yd | |
| The Star | 44 High Street | 631 yd | |
| The Alex | Hollybush Street | 644 yd | |
| Something Brew Inn | 2 Stocks Lane | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 16 Rawmarsh Hill | 484 yd | |
| Local Legend Ltd | 122 Broad Street | 586 yd | |
| Desire Shakes and Cakes | 130 Broad Street | 589 yd | |
| Sicily Pizza | 150 Broad Street | 589 yd | |
| Chicken Stop | 146 Broad Street | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | High Street | 481 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre | 585 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Taylors Lane | 833 yd | |
| Asda | Taylors Lane | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Stp School Lane | artificial grass pitch | 608 yd |
| School Lane (Closed) School Lane | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure Centre (Closed) Barbers Avenue | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Rawmarsh Leisure NETHERFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Old Stubbin AIR SHAFT 532M FROM 2 140M FROM UNNAMED ROAD AIR SHAFT 532M FROM 2 140M FROM UNNAMED ROAD BACK LANE | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Rawmarsh Community School MONKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.