Sandygate is in Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S63 7LW is located in the Wath 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 Sandygate, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 7LA, S63 7QG, S63 7LP, S63 7HA, S63 7RZ, S63 7LN, S63 7QQ, S63 7HB, S63 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S63 7LW 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandygate was 437.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 362.9% higher than the Hoober average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandygate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Hoober and the 22nd highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-13 | £129,102 |
| 34 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-10-14 | £225,082 |
| 28A Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2022-08-26 | £138,581 |
| 28 Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-22 | £127,265 |
| 28A Sandygate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2018-05-25 | £118,720 |
S63 7LW 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 217 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Central Primary School Fitzwilliam Street , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7HG | 2out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Church of England Primary School Barnsley Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6PY | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Victoria Primary School Sandymount Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7AD | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Melton Primary School Stokewell Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 6NF | 2out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | 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 | 796 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 | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD | 1out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dearne Academy Goldthorpe Road , Goldthorpe S63 9EW | 2out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Naaz | 14-16 Sandygate | 12 yd | |
| The Secret Garden | 3 Sandygate | 91 yd | |
| Donna's Diner | Unit 6 First Floor, 10 Montgomery Road | 217 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Biscay Way | 238 yd | |
| Tea Avenue Cantonese Cafe | 38 West Street | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 10 High Street | 67 yd | |
| Montgomerys | 14 High Street | 82 yd | |
| The Church House | Montgomery Square | 87 yd | |
| Wath Sports & Social Club | 5 Sandygate | 139 yd | |
| Wath Tap | 49 High Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Pizzas | 18 High Street | 67 yd | |
| Pizza Palace Wath | 67-69 High Street | 150 yd | |
| High Street Chippie | 45 High Street | 150 yd | |
| Moon Wok | 63-65 High Street | 150 yd | |
| Naheem | 55-57 High Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 107-111 High Street | 206 yd | |
| Tesco | Biscay Way | 238 yd | |
| Co-op Sleaford | Stump Cross Hill | 598 yd | |
| Aldi | Colliery Avenue | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys & St. Josephs Rc Primary School FITZWILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Wath Swimming Baths (Closed) Moor Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Baths Field STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Wath Central Primary School FITZWILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Wath Cricket Club 60A 60A MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Wath-Upon-Dearne Leisure Centre FESTIVAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Wath Pump House Field STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Wath Comprehensive School And Language College SANDYGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Wath Victoria Primary School Sandymount Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Newhill Park (Closed) Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 832 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 | 22.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.