Knapton Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S62 7AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.6%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.2%	48.4%	0.2%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 7AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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	36.3%	43.7%	7.4%	37.9%	5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	39.8%	36.4%	-3.4%	44.2%	-7.8%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	11.5%	10%	-1.5%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	11.1%	9.1%	-2.0%	6.1%	3.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.2%	38.1%	3.9%	48.4%	-10.3%
Good health	37.1%	32.4%	-4.7%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	18.7%	16.7%	-2.0%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	7.9%	10.3%	2.4%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	1.2%	1.3%

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 7AW this area, 31.6% 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 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.5%	31.6%	-2.9%	18.2%	13.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	10.8%	-6.9%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	19%	2.2%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	5.2%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.2%	4.6%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	10.2%	15.6%	5.4%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	5.3%	2.6%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Pakistani	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.9%	99.6%	0.7%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	98.2%	98.2%	0.0%	83.2%	15.0%
European Union	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.7%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	98.2%	0.4%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68%	76.7%	-8.7%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
No passport held	30.9%	13.5%	17.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.5%	37.2%	12.3%
Christian	44.8%	46.2%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Knapton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knapton Avenue was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Rawmarsh West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Knapton Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Rawmarsh West and the 335th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S62 7AW, 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 - 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 - 9/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 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) - 8/10 (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 Knapton Avenue are based on 8 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 Knapton Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for S62 7AW

Average Price
£140,152

Semi-Detached
£140,152

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knapton Avenue

Average Price
£151,848

Semi-Detached
£151,848

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knapton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Knapton Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-09-19	£155,143
8 Knapton Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-05-31	£158,248
8 Knapton Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2022-02-09	£162,873
8 Knapton Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£77,000	2013-07-30	£135,216
1 Knapton Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2010-09-30	£136,301

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S62 7AW

Employment

S62 7AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	68
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	20
Construction	12
Education	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD	4out of 4	973 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY	- not rated	4,413 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rawmarsh St Mary's CofE Primary School New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	- not rated	527 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwood Primary Academy Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	- not rated	695 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	- not rated	695 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Monkwood Infant School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	- not rated	785 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	202 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA	3out of 4	202 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	- not rated	2,892 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	3out of 4	2,892 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU	- not rated	3,241 yd	Community 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	3,974 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW	- not rated	4,604 yd	Further education	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 , Thrybergh S65 4BJ	- not rated	3,990 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Marys Centre New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	- not rated	527 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	3out of 4	592 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	- not rated	720 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Greasbrough Centre Church Street , Greabrough S61 4EL	- not rated	1,941 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ	- not rated	3,569 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
The Pavilion	Victoria Park, Rosehill Road	390 yd
Chit-Chat Cafe	Rawmarsh Methodist Church, High Street Centre, High Street	547 yd
Marina Fish Bar & Restaurant	Bellows Road	594 yd
Pops Outdoor Adventure	The Bowling Green Pavilion, Rosehill Park	811 yd
Hunger Stop Cafe	4 Kilnhurst Road	983 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Star	44 High Street	466 yd
Something Brew Inn	2 Stocks Lane	523 yd
The Unit	10c Dale Road	525 yd
Horse & Jockey	Dale Road	526 yd
Earl Grey	High Street	694 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chubby's	1a Birchwood Avenue	377 yd
Cakes N Shakes	8 Dale Road	526 yd
La Pitza	1 Dale Road	554 yd
East Dragon	2 Kilnhurst Road	983 yd
UK Pizza	6 Kilnhurst Road	983 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	Unit B Rawmarsh Shopping Centre		539 yd
Tesco	High Street		641 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rawmarsh Community School MONKWOOD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	196 yd
Hill Sixty PEASHILL STREET	grass pitches	653 yd
Monkwood Primary Academy Estate Road	grass pitches	690 yd
Rawmarsh Rosehill School Kilnhurst Road	grass pitches	820 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	856 yd
Rosehill Victoria Park ROSEHILL	grass pitches, tennis courts	913 yd
Rawmarsh Thorogate School Thorogate	grass pitches	966 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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