Sandygate, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S63 7LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.2%	56%	-2.2%	51.0%	5.0%
Male	41.8%	44%	2.2%	49.0%	-5.0%

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	18%	16%	-2.0%	37.9%	-21.9%
Married: Opposite sex	47.7%	50%	2.3%	44.2%	5.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2%	2.7%	0.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9%	7.5%	-1.5%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	23.3%	23.1%	-0.2%	6.1%	17.0%

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 (62.8%) 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	24.9%	32%	7.1%	48.4%	-16.4%
Good health	40.1%	30.8%	-9.3%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	20.5%	26.8%	6.3%	12.7%	14.1%
Bad health	11.7%	8.5%	-3.2%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.8%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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 7LR this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.3%	34.4%	-0.9%	18.2%	16.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	8.5%	-0.5%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	9.9%	-4.1%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.8%	2.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.3%	11.6%	5.3%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	28%	28.6%	0.6%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	4%	1.4%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	98.2%	95.1%	-3.1%	81.4%	13.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.1%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	96.2%	96.3%	0.1%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	2%	1.5%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	96.3%	0.1%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.9%	76.7%	-1.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.9%	13.5%	9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.5%	37.2%	-13.7%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	19%	6.0%	13.0%

Safety

Is Sandygate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandygate was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandygate has the 42nd highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober and the 381st highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

🔎 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. 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 7LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 9/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 8/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 7LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for S63 7LR

Average Price
£311,970

Semi-Detached
£346,331

Terraced
£134,769

Detached
£322,559

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
46 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-11-14	£269,752
70 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-03-20	£328,402
Woodside Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2025-02-21	£607,587
Woodside Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£595,000	2025-02-21	£591,493
80 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-05-24	£226,187

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S63 7LR

Employment

S63 7LR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S63 7LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	156
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	8
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	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	5,057 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	290 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Central Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	3out of 4	347 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Central Primary Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG	- not rated	347 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Park Infant School Park Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7LD	- not rated	574 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Victoria Primary School Sandymount Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7AD	3out of 4	624 yd	Academy converter	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	548 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	3out of 4	598 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	1,191 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	1,191 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	- not rated	2,624 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	1,900 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	904 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	1out of 4	2,458 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	- not rated	2,461 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	- not rated	2,461 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redbarn Rowan Pupil Referral Unit 36 Station Street , Swinton S64 8PP	- not rated	2,944 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
The Secret Garden	3 Sandygate	149 yd
Cafe Naaz	14-16 Sandygate	229 yd
Donna's Diner	Unit 6 First Floor, 10 Montgomery Road	434 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Biscay Way	438 yd
Tea Avenue Cantonese Cafe	38 West Street	531 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wath Sports & Social Club	5 Sandygate	100 yd
Burlington (Wath) Club Ltd	40 High Street	211 yd
Red Lion	10 High Street	230 yd
Montgomerys	14 High Street	233 yd
Wath Tap	49 High Street	259 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Majestic Pizzas	18 High Street	230 yd
Pizza Palace Wath	67-69 High Street	259 yd
High Street Chippie	45 High Street	259 yd
Moon Wok	63-65 High Street	259 yd
Naheem	55-57 High Street	259 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	107-111 High Street	258 yd
Tesco	Biscay Way	438 yd
Co-op Sleaford	Stump Cross Hill	637 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Ladys & St. Josephs Rc Primary School FITZWILLIAM STREET	grass pitches	285 yd
Wath Swimming Baths (Closed) Moor Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	352 yd
Wath Central Primary School FITZWILLIAM STREET	grass pitches	429 yd
Wath-Upon-Dearne Leisure Centre FESTIVAL ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	431 yd
Baths Field STATION ROAD	grass pitches	442 yd
Wath Comprehensive School And Language College SANDYGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	595 yd
Wath Pump House Field STATION ROAD	grass pitches	605 yd
Wath Victoria Primary School Sandymount Road	grass pitches	611 yd
Wath Cricket Club 60A 60A MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	635 yd
Newhill Park (Closed) Cemetery Road	grass pitches	886 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	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.6%

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	70.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	221.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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