Thorogate is in Rawmarsh, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S62 7HP is located in the Rawmarsh West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S62 7HW, S62 7HR, S62 7HN, S62 7QZ, S62 7HS, S62 7QA, S62 7RA, S62 7RB, S62 7QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S62 7HP 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 | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 7HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 20% | 22.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 56.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 31% | 37% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 38.5% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 35% | 26% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 99.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorogate was 81.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Rawmarsh West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thorogate has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Rawmarsh West and the 377th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Thorogate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-05-10 | £248,396 |
| 80 Thorogate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-01-06 | £229,915 |
| 78 Thorogate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2014-07-08 | £207,826 |
| 82 Thorogate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2013-02-22 | £236,043 |
S62 7HP 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 7HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,616 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 | 5,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Thorogate , Rawmarsh S62 7HS | 3out of 4 | 81 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwood Primary School Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 1out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School South Street , Rawmarsh S62 5QW | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,146 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 | 2,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,946 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 | 4,865 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 2,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pops Outdoor Adventure | The Bowling Green Pavilion, Rosehill Park | 140 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Victoria Park, Rosehill Road | 507 yd | |
| Hunger Stop Cafe | 4 Kilnhurst Road | 720 yd | |
| Edibles | 54A Kilnhurst Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trades & Labour Club | Whiteleys Avenue | 440 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | Kilnhurst Road | 679 yd | |
| Ryecroft Club Ltd | 33 South Street | 850 yd | |
| The Monkwood | Haugh Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby's | 1a Birchwood Avenue | 516 yd | |
| East Dragon | 2 Kilnhurst Road | 720 yd | |
| UK Pizza | 6 Kilnhurst Road | 720 yd | |
| Kilnhurst Road Fish Bar | 48A Kilnhurst Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Thorogate School Thorogate | grass pitches | 94 yd |
| Rosehill Victoria Park ROSEHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 312 yd |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill School Kilnhurst Road | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Monkwood Primary Academy Estate Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Rawmarsh Community School MONKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 800 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 | 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% |
| 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.