High Street is in Thurnscoe, Rotherham and in Barnsley district. S63 0QW is located in the Dearne North 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 High Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 0QJ, S63 0QY, S63 0QL, S63 0QN, S63 0QH, S63 0QF, S63 0TE, S63 0QU, S63 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S63 0QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 51.2% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.7% | 48.8% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 36.4% | 50.3% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 21.1% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.1%) 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 | 27.6% | 31.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 30.8% | 6.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 19.9% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 16.3% | 11.8% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
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.
In the area around S63 0QW this area, 38.6% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.2% | 38.6% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 11.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 15.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99% | 94.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 100% | 90.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 91.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 335.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.0% higher than the Dearne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North and the 35th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 162.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 High Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-07-30 | £55,005 |
| 124 High Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-02-14 | £77,917 |
| 128 High Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2017-06-30 | £106,581 |
| 120 High Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2009-07-03 | £130,989 |
| 118 High Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2009-05-08 | £60,384 |
S63 0QW 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 | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary Academy Nicholas Lane , Goldthorpe S63 9AS | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Lockwood Road , Goldthorpe S63 9JY | 2out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary Academy Tudor Street , Thurnscoe S63 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Goldthorpe S63 9HY | - not rated | 1,983 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 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD | 1out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm in a Coffee Cup Cafe | Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane | 451 yd | |
| Thurnscoe Tap | 2-4 Station Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnscoe W M C | Thurnscoe Working Mens Club, High Street | 36 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 134 High Street | 58 yd | |
| Thurnscoe Social & Ex-Ser Club | Thurnscoe Exservicemens Club, Houghton Road | 305 yd | |
| Highgate Greyhound Stadium | Highgate Greyhound Stadium, Nicholas Lane | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marantos | 121 Houghton Road | 275 yd | |
| Massimo Pizza | 3 Lorne Road | 277 yd | |
| Amigos TFC | 117a Houghton Road | 287 yd | |
| Signori's Pizzas | Signoris Pizzas, Houghton Road | 291 yd | |
| Golden Lion Take-Away | 99 Houghton Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Welfare Road | 447 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Home Bargains, Station Road | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Common Road Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Hickleton Sports Ground SHEPHERD LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Thurnscoe Recreation Ground CLAYTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Gooseacre Primary Academy GOOSEACRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 768 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| 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 | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.