Poplar Avenue is in Goldthorpe, Rotherham and in Barnsley district. S63 9NN 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 Poplar Avenue, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S63 9NW, S63 9NJ, S63 9PF, S63 9NL, S63 9NP, S63 9PD, S63 9PE, S63 9NH, S63 9PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S63 9NN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.4% | 49% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 41% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 40% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43% | 39.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 36.3% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 14.8% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 9NN this area, 34% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 34% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 15.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 93.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 98.6% | 91.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 92.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Avenue was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Dearne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Avenue has the 25th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North and the 386th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Poplar Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-08-08 | £48,823 |
| 14 Poplar Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-07-02 | £54,894 |
| 18 Poplar Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2024-02-29 | £61,801 |
| 26 Poplar Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2023-04-14 | £41,866 |
| 4 Poplar Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2023-02-21 | £58,305 |
S63 9NN 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Goldthorpe S63 9HY | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Lockwood Road , Goldthorpe S63 9JY | 2out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary Academy Nicholas Lane , Goldthorpe S63 9AS | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrfield Primary Academy Highgate Lane , Bolton-on-Dearne S63 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Garth Primary School Academy Billingley View , Bolton-on-Dearne S63 8ES | 3out of 4 | 1,928 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 | 325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD | 1out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW | 1out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 4out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snap Tin | Unit 1, The Factory, Barnburgh Lane | 120 yd | |
| The Yard | 17 Barnsley Road | 388 yd | |
| MarcoPaulos | 12 Barnsley Road | 397 yd | |
| The Butterfly Cafe | 25 Doncaster Road | 402 yd | |
| Toast and Roast | Chevin Housing Group, Cherry Tree Court | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Jack Memorial Club | 68 High Street | 132 yd | |
| The Corner Tap | 92 High Street | 175 yd | |
| Golden Nugget Wmc | Golden Nugget Wmc, 2 Cooperative Street | 314 yd | |
| Market Tap | 10 Market Street | 347 yd | |
| The New Bank | 4 Doncaster Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Chippy | J J Chippy, Frederick Street | 105 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 113 High Street | 242 yd | |
| Eastern Spices | 111 High Street | 242 yd | |
| Fish Fella's | 139 High Street | 242 yd | |
| Iqniq and Spice | 20 High Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, 3-5 High Street | 309 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windemere Avenue (Closed) Barnburgh Lane | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Dearneside Leisure Centre GOLDTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| The Dearne Advanced Learning Centre GOLDTHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Goldthorpe Recreation Ground DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Welfare Ground GOLDTHORPE GREEN | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Carrfield Playing Field WEST VIEW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Highgate Primary Academy NICHOLAS LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| Brickyard Ponds GAITSKELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.