Acorn Avenue is in Thurnscoe, Rotherham and in Barnsley district. S63 0AU is located in the Dearne North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 2011-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acorn Avenue, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 0AP, S63 0AT, S63 0AN, S63 0AS, S63 0AX, S63 0AW, S63 0AR, S63 0LU, S63 0LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S63 0AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 S63 0AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 37.2% | 51.3% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 32.6% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 47.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.2% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 27.3% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 19.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 81.9% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 16.7% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 82.2% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Avenue was 191.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% higher than the Dearne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acorn Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North and the 102nd highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Acorn Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-08-31 | £160,914 |
| 16 Acorn Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-06-02 | £139,955 |
| 11 Acorn Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-05-30 | £149,129 |
| 11 Acorn Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-06-12 | £160,031 |
| 11 Acorn Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £95,000 | 2013-04-25 | £162,298 |
S63 0AU 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseacre Primary Academy Gooseacre Avenue , Off Merrill Road S63 0NU | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary Academy Tudor Street , Thurnscoe S63 0DS | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Lockwood Road , Goldthorpe S63 9JY | 2out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Goldthorpe S63 9HY | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary Academy Nicholas Lane , Goldthorpe S63 9AS | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dearne Academy Goldthorpe Road , Goldthorpe S63 9EW | 2out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnscoe Tap | 2-4 Station Road | 412 yd | |
| Storm in a Coffee Cup Cafe | Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane | 485 yd | |
| Millies Cafe | Canteen, Thurnscoe Business Centre, Princess Drive | 708 yd | |
| GT Snax | 17 Vincent Terrace, Lidget Lane | 1,037 yd | |
| Charlottes at Harrisons Antiques | Hickleton Sidings, Lidget Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnscoe Coronation WMC Ltd | Thurnscoe Coronation Wmc, Coronation Street | 482 yd | |
| Thurnscoe Social & Ex-Ser Club | Thurnscoe Exservicemens Club, Houghton Road | 633 yd | |
| The Officials Club | 115 Lidget Lane | 765 yd | |
| Thurnscoe W M C | Thurnscoe Working Mens Club, High Street | 959 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 134 High Street | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fried Chicken and Pizza | 69 Windsor Street | 369 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 19 Station Road | 412 yd | |
| Huby's | 46 Houghton Road | 484 yd | |
| Dragon House | 4 The Shopping Centre, Shepherd Lane | 550 yd | |
| Galleon Fish Bar | 7 The Shopping Centre, Shepherd Lane | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Home Bargains, Station Road | 412 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Welfare Road | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hickleton Sports Ground SHEPHERD LANE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Gooseacre Primary Academy GOOSEACRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| The Hill Primary Academy TUDOR STREET | 824 yd | |
| Thurnscoe Recreation Ground CLAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.