King Street is in Goldthorpe, Rotherham and in Barnsley district. S63 9LY is located in the Dearne North 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 King Street, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 9LZ, S63 9NA, S63 9ND, S63 9JY, S63 9JZ, S63 9NF, S63 9NE, S63 9NB, S63 9JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S63 9LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.2% | 37.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 30.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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 (50%) 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 | 20.1% | 25.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -23.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 24.7% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 31.5% | 25.3% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Bad health | 11% | 15.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 11.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
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.
In the area around S63 9LY this area, 53.5% 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 8.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.7% | 53.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 9.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -25.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.5% | 93.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 93.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 232.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% higher than the Dearne North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
King Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North and the 69th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A King Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-02-05 | £128,903 |
| 8A King Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-09-18 | £166,585 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S63 9LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Lockwood Road , Goldthorpe S63 9JY | 2out of 4 | 168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Goldthorpe S63 9HY | - not rated | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary Academy Nicholas Lane , Goldthorpe S63 9AS | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrfield Primary Academy Highgate Lane , Bolton-on-Dearne S63 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary Academy Tudor Street , Thurnscoe S63 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,669 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD | 1out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG | - not rated | 2,354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarcoPaulos | 12 Barnsley Road | 150 yd | |
| The Butterfly Cafe | 25 Doncaster Road | 205 yd | |
| The Yard | 17 Barnsley Road | 217 yd | |
| The Snap Tin | Unit 1, The Factory, Barnburgh Lane | 595 yd | |
| Toast and Roast | Chevin Housing Group, Cherry Tree Court | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Dearne Club Ltd | Unity Dearne Club, King Street | 2 yd | |
| Picture House Tap | 44 Barnsley Road | 169 yd | |
| The New Bank | 4 Doncaster Road | 220 yd | |
| Market Tap | 10 Market Street | 241 yd | |
| Rusty Dudley | The Rusty Dudley, 43 Doncaster Road | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bees Knees | 23 Doncaster Road | 205 yd | |
| Kings Fried Chicken | 37 Doncaster Road | 205 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 23 Barnsley Road | 217 yd | |
| Papa Gino's | 31-33 Barnsley Road | 217 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 39-41 Barnsley Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, 3-5 High Street | 243 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windemere Avenue (Closed) Barnburgh Lane | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Goldthorpe Recreation Ground DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Dearneside Leisure Centre GOLDTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Highgate Primary Academy NICHOLAS LANE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| The Dearne Advanced Learning Centre GOLDTHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Welfare Ground GOLDTHORPE GREEN | grass pitches | 993 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 | 5.7% |
| 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.