Elsecar Road is in Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S63 6AG is located in the Hoober 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 Elsecar Road, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 6AH, S63 6AQ, S63 6BS, S63 6BR, S63 6AL, S63 6AD, S63 6SH, S63 6AE, S63 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S63 6AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S63 6AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 22.6% | 25.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 59.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 54% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 9.3% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.6% | 18.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 33.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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, 97.9% 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% | 97.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsecar Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elsecar Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Hoober and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Elsecar Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-07-14 | £147,398 |
| 7 Elsecar Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-02-10 | £141,939 |
| 15 Elsecar Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-03 | £207,449 |
| 6 Elsecar Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2023-01-18 | £79,180 |
| 22 Elsecar Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-09-30 | £106,291 |
S63 6AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Brampton Road , West Melton S63 6AN | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Melton Primary School Stokewell Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6NF | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Chapel Avenue , Brampton Bierlow S73 0XH | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Church of England Primary School Barnsley Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Central Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG | 2out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 2,343 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 | 2,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,180 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middle | 116 Brampton Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Of Content | 71 Firth Road | 286 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 144 Melton High Street | 738 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, Knollbeck Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 2 Packman Road | 126 yd | |
| Sea Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 1 Masefield Road | 849 yd | |
| Marmareekas Grill | 3 Masefield Road | 849 yd | |
| Brampton Chippy | 99 Knollbeck Avenue | 953 yd | |
| Sopranos | 103 Knollbeck Avenue | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Road CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| West Melton Park REGENCY ROAD | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Christchurch Community Hall CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | 526 yd | |
| Brampton Leisure Centre (Closed) Brampton Road | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Brampton Leisure BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| West Melton Primary School STOKEWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Cortonwood Miners Welfare Scheme Knollbeck Lane | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.