Whitworth Lane, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6FS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S63 6FS 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	47.8%	51.6%	3.8%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	52.2%	48.4%	-3.8%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 6FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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	38.4%	43.9%	5.5%	37.9%	6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	46.3%	38%	-8.3%	44.2%	-6.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	11.4%	10.7%	-0.7%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	1.4%	3.7%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	64.9%	48.8%	-16.1%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	25.7%	37.2%	11.5%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	7.1%	10.7%	3.6%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	10.3%	23.1%	12.8%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	6.5%	-7.7%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	20.4%	-1.3%	13.4%	7.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.6%	17.2%	-2.4%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	28.8%	27.4%	-1.4%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.2%	94.7%	-4.5%	81.4%	13.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	96.7%	93.4%	-3.3%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1%	4.1%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	93.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	1.8%	2%	0.2%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.4%	13.5%	4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.4%	37.2%	6.2%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Whitworth Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitworth Lane was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whitworth Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Hoober and the 179th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S63 6FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whitworth Lane are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whitworth Lane, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for S63 6FS

Average Price
£247,020

Semi-Detached
£235,282

Terraced
£172,250

Detached
£341,913

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitworth Lane

Average Price
£266,817

Semi-Detached
£254,181

Terraced
£184,986

Detached
£360,080

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitworth LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Whitworth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-10-25	£193,409
30 Whitworth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-07-26	£173,507
14 Whitworth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2021-10-27	£287,783
3 Whitworth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2020-12-18	£79,064
27 Whitworth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2020-11-27	£360,447

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S63 6FS

Employment

S63 6FS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	28
Retired	24
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Construction	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Education	27
Human health and social work activities	20
Administrative and support service activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Melton Primary School Stokewell Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6NF	2out of 4	549 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Church of England Primary School Barnsley Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6PY	3out of 4	671 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Brampton Road , West Melton S63 6AN	4out of 4	920 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Central Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	2out of 4	1,390 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	1out of 4	1,922 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	2,533 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE	2out of 4	3,920 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	3out of 4	4,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD	1out of 4	4,568 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	4out of 4	3,994 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	4,685 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dearnesman	Barnsley Road	182 yd
Westville Snacks	85 Barnsley Road	182 yd
Coffee St	Unit 8, Onyx Retail Park, Harris Hawk Way	297 yd
Play Valley	Play Valley, Rotary Drive	572 yd
The Drip	95 Church Street	817 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Melton WMC & Institute	85 Barnsley Road	259 yd
The Plough Inn	144 Melton High Street	644 yd
Timberyard Tapas	5 Montgomery Road	986 yd
Cottage Of Content	71 Firth Road	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Holy Cow Burger Co.	Onyx Retail Park, Unit 13 Harris Hawk Way	254 yd
Queens Diner	Queens Hotel, Winterwell Road	283 yd
Temptations	Queens Hotel, Winterwell Road	283 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 6, Onyx Retail Park, Harris Hawk Way	297 yd
Onyx Fish Bar and Grill	Unit 12, Onyx Retail Park, Harris Hawk Way	297 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Colliery Avenue		480 yd
Tesco	Biscay Way		1,009 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Queens Ground BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	150 yd
West Melton Primary School STOKEWELL ROAD	grass pitches	589 yd
Christchurch Community Hall CHRISTCHURCH ROAD		812 yd
Pontefract Road CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	909 yd
West Melton Park REGENCY ROAD	grass pitches	917 yd
Brampton Leisure Centre (Closed) Brampton Road	health and fitness suite	967 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	87.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.