Lowfield Road is in Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham and in Barnsley district. S63 8JD is located in the Dearne South 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 Lowfield Road, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 8JQ, S63 8GY, S63 8JF, S63 8JE, S63 8GZ, S63 8GX, S63 8FQ, S63 8BF, S63 8FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S63 8JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.3% | 35.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 50.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 49% | 53% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.5% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 27.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.5% | 97.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowfield Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Dearne South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Lowfield Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dearne South and the 181st lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Lowfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-10-25 | £130,615 |
| 69 Lowfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-20 | £134,810 |
| 59 Lowfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-18 | £129,760 |
| 89 Lowfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-06-18 | £167,066 |
| 89 Lowfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-12-11 | £104,314 |
S63 8JD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 228 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrfield Primary Academy Highgate Lane , Bolton-on-Dearne S63 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacewood Primary School Carr Head Lane , Bolton-on-Dearne S63 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Garth Primary School Academy Billingley View , Bolton-on-Dearne S63 8ES | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary Academy Nicholas Lane , Goldthorpe S63 9AS | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Goldthorpe S63 9HY | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dearne Academy Goldthorpe Road , Goldthorpe S63 9EW | 2out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD | 1out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 3,643 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 | 3,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,600 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaat Cart | Unit 1, Castle House, Angel Street | 505 yd | |
| Fat Hippo Kiosk | Unit 4, Castle House, Angel Street | 505 yd | |
| Jamies Diner | Jamies Diner, Furlong Road | 616 yd | |
| Sam's Diner | 62 Mexborough Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxers Arms | Carnegie House, Station Road | 582 yd | |
| Bolton On Dearne Ex-Servicemens Social Club | Ex Servicesmans And Social Club, 31 Station Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105-109 Furlong Road | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Ponds GAITSKELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 659 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.