Howell Gardens is in Thurnscoe, Rotherham and in Barnsley district. S63 0UB is located in the Dearne North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howell Gardens, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 0TZ, S63 0UA, S63 0QE, S63 0TW, S63 0QD, S63 0QQ, S63 0TR, S63 0SX, S63 0TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S63 0UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 47.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 39.8% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27% | 21.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 25.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 97.6% | 99.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 99.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howell Gardens was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Dearne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howell Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North and the 313th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Howell Gardens, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2020-06-25 | £267,024 |
| 6 Howell Gardens, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-06-19 | £276,010 |
| 11 Howell Gardens, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2019-04-11 | £287,476 |
| 15 Howell Gardens, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2017-04-27 | £193,888 |
| 21 Howell Gardens, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-04-27 | £267,682 |
S63 0UB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Primary Academy Nicholas Lane , Goldthorpe S63 9AS | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gooseacre Primary Academy Gooseacre Avenue , Off Merrill Road S63 0NU | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Lockwood Road , Goldthorpe S63 9JY | 2out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Goldthorpe S63 9HY | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary Academy Tudor Street , Thurnscoe S63 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,902 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 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD | 1out of 4 | 5,040 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 | 1,282 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 | 723 yd | |
| Thurnscoe Tap | 2-4 Station Road | 887 yd | |
| Toast and Roast | Chevin Housing Group, Cherry Tree Court | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnscoe W M C | Thurnscoe Working Mens Club, High Street | 349 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 134 High Street | 421 yd | |
| Thurnscoe Social & Ex-Ser Club | Thurnscoe Exservicemens Club, Houghton Road | 612 yd | |
| Highgate Greyhound Stadium | Highgate Greyhound Stadium, Nicholas Lane | 715 yd | |
| Highgate Sports & Social Club | Highgate Working Mens Club, 140 Barnsley Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massimo Pizza | 3 Lorne Road | 637 yd | |
| Signori's Pizzas | Signoris Pizzas, Houghton Road | 648 yd | |
| Golden Lion Take-Away | 99 Houghton Road | 648 yd | |
| Amigos TFC | 117a Houghton Road | 649 yd | |
| Marantos | 121 Houghton Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Welfare Road | 667 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Home Bargains, Station Road | 887 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Barnsley Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hickleton Sports Ground SHEPHERD LANE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Common Road Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Highgate Primary Academy NICHOLAS LANE | grass pitches | 975 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 | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.