Sandygate, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S63 7LA is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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	54.7%	45.3%	-9.4%	51.0%	-5.7%
Male	45.3%	54.7%	9.4%	49.0%	5.7%

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	35.1%	38.3%	3.2%	37.9%	0.4%
Married: Opposite sex	37%	35.4%	-1.6%	44.2%	-8.8%
Separated	7.1%	4.3%	-2.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	12.3%	13.4%	1.1%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	8.5%	8.6%	0.1%	6.1%	2.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.1%	47.5%	7.4%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	38.1%	29.8%	-8.3%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	13.8%	16.1%	2.3%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	6.9%	6.2%	-0.7%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	24.2%	19%	-5.2%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	10.9%	0.0%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	10.9%	-4.3%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	5.2%	-0.5%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	19%	6.7%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	28%	32.2%	4.2%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%
White	92.7%	97.5%	4.8%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	92.3%	97.1%	4.8%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	0.8%	-2.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	97.1%	5.6%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.8%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Sandygate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandygate was 651.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 523.4% higher than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sandygate has the highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober and the 7th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 252.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S63 7LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 Sandygate are based on 174 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 Sandygate, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for S63 7LA

Average Price
£143,217

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£143,217

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandygate

Average Price
£371,355

Semi-Detached
£243,007

Terraced
£201,356

Detached
£287,706

Flats/Maisonettes
£119,749

Other
£6,540,620

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on SandygateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2003-08-22	£148,531
2 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£35,000	2002-04-02	£118,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S63 7LA

Employment

S63 7LA 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	77
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	12
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	16
Administrative and support service activities	16
Other	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Manufacturing	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD	4out of 4	5,218 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	3out of 4	201 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Central Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	3out of 4	287 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Central Primary Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	- not rated	287 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Park Infant School Park Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7LD	- not rated	412 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath CofE (A) Primary School Barnsley Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6PY	- not rated	613 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wath Comprehensive School : A Language College Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	- not rated	746 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	3out of 4	761 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	- not rated	1,385 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	1,385 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	- not rated	2,875 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	2,163 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	1,145 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	1out of 4	2,732 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	- not rated	2,735 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	- not rated	2,735 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redbarn Rowan Pupil Referral Unit 36 Station Street , Swinton S64 8PP	- not rated	3,219 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Cafe Naaz	14-16 Sandygate	52 yd
The Secret Garden	3 Sandygate	154 yd
Donna's Diner	Unit 6 First Floor, 10 Montgomery Road	171 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Biscay Way	213 yd
Tea Avenue Cantonese Cafe	38 West Street	260 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Church House	Montgomery Square	69 yd
Red Lion	10 High Street	111 yd
Montgomerys	14 High Street	125 yd
Timberyard Tapas	5 Montgomery Road	178 yd
Wath Tap	49 High Street	190 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Majestic Pizzas	18 High Street	111 yd
Pizza Palace Wath	67-69 High Street	190 yd
High Street Chippie	45 High Street	190 yd
Moon Wok	63-65 High Street	190 yd
Naheem	55-57 High Street	190 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Biscay Way	213 yd
Asda	107-111 High Street	254 yd
Co-op Sleaford	Stump Cross Hill	570 yd
Aldi	Colliery Avenue	1,010 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Ladys & St. Josephs Rc Primary School FITZWILLIAM STREET	grass pitches	202 yd
Wath Swimming Baths (Closed) Moor Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	254 yd
Baths Field STATION ROAD	grass pitches	455 yd
Wath Central Primary School FITZWILLIAM STREET	grass pitches	478 yd
Wath Cricket Club 60A 60A MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	571 yd
Wath-Upon-Dearne Leisure Centre FESTIVAL ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	583 yd
Wath Pump House Field STATION ROAD	grass pitches	629 yd
Wath Comprehensive School And Language College SANDYGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	758 yd
Newhill Park (Closed) Cemetery Road	grass pitches	797 yd
Wath Victoria Primary School Sandymount Road	grass pitches	858 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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