Oaklea Avenue, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S63 6LX 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	54%	51.2%	-2.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	46%	48.8%	2.8%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	34.8%	4.6%	37.9%	-3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.5%	40.7%	-2.8%	44.2%	-3.5%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1%	2.6%	1.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.8%	8.1%	0.3%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	16.9%	13.6%	-3.3%	6.1%	7.5%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.2%) 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	32.5%	31%	-1.5%	48.4%	-17.4%
Good health	31.7%	32.2%	0.5%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	18.3%	23.5%	5.2%	12.7%	10.8%
Bad health	9.4%	9.6%	0.2%	4.0%	5.6%
Very bad health	8.1%	3.6%	-4.5%	1.2%	2.4%

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.

In the area around S63 6LX this area, 30.9% 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 10.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	48.4%	30.9%	-17.5%	18.2%	12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	10.7%	-0.7%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	17.6%	6.2%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	8.1%	4.9%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	17.3%	7.6%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	8.8%	10.3%	1.5%	33.8%	-23.5%
Other	7.1%	5.1%	-2.0%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.2%	97.3%	-1.9%	81.4%	15.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.9%	95.8%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.8%	3.3%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	95.5%	-3.4%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.3%	76.7%	-9.4%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	30%	13.5%	16.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Oaklea Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklea Avenue was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oaklea Avenue has the 40th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober and the 370th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

🔎 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 6LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Oaklea Avenue are based on 28 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 Oaklea Avenue, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for S63 6LX

Average Price
£130,740

Semi-Detached
£126,135

Terraced
£133,619

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oaklea Avenue

Average Price
£133,560

Semi-Detached
£140,414

Terraced
£129,752

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oaklea AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Oaklea Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2018-12-21	£147,951
21 Oaklea Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£84,000	2018-02-16	£128,966
7 Oaklea Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2016-12-09	£159,735
37 Oaklea Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2016-10-18	£136,176
29 Oaklea Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£93,250	2016-10-03	£149,945

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S63 6LX

Employment

S63 6LX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S63 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	20
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Administrative and support service activities	13
Transport and storage	8
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	- not rated	77 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Farm Primary School Stokewell Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6NF	2out of 4	77 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Ellis CofE Junior School Brampton Road , Brampton S63 6BB	- not rated	462 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Brampton Road , West Melton S63 6AN	- not rated	462 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Brampton Road , West Melton S63 6AN	3out of 4	462 yd	Academy converter	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	3out of 4	1,770 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wath Comprehensive School : A Language College Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	- not rated	1,821 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Wath Wood Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7PQ	- not rated	2,335 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Wath Wood Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7PQ	2out of 4	2,335 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wombwell High - A Humanities College Roebuck Street , Wombwell S73 0JU	- not rated	2,856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW	- not rated	3,420 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Oaks School Oak Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7BB	- not rated	2,255 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Family Learning Centre Wombwell Community Education Centre , Barnsley Road S73 8HT	- not rated	3,847 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gables School Bondfield Crescent , Wombwell S73 8TL	- not rated	3,893 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	1out of 4	3,930 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	- not rated	3,933 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	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	453 yd
Westville Snacks	85 Barnsley Road	453 yd
The Middle	116 Brampton Road	787 yd
The Drip	95 Church Street	798 yd
Coffee St	Unit 8, Onyx Retail Park, Harris Hawk Way	805 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough Inn	144 Melton High Street	129 yd
West Melton WMC & Institute	85 Barnsley Road	381 yd
Cottage Of Content	71 Firth Road	552 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Diner	Queens Hotel, Winterwell Road	262 yd
Temptations	Queens Hotel, Winterwell Road	262 yd
Sea Dragon Chinese Takeaway	1 Masefield Road	293 yd
Marmareekas Grill	3 Masefield Road	293 yd
Melton Fish Bar	20 Melton High Street	375 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Colliery Avenue		972 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Melton Primary School STOKEWELL ROAD	grass pitches	86 yd
Christchurch Community Hall CHRISTCHURCH ROAD		373 yd
Pontefract Road CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	522 yd
West Melton Park REGENCY ROAD	grass pitches	537 yd
Queens Ground BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	546 yd
Brampton Leisure Centre (Closed) Brampton Road	health and fitness suite	632 yd
Brampton Leisure BRAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	846 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	70.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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