Valley Road, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S64 8JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	52.8%	50%	-2.8%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.2%	50%	2.8%	49.0%	1.0%

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	28.3%	39.8%	11.5%	37.9%	1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	49.2%	38.6%	-10.6%	44.2%	-5.6%
Separated	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	11.2%	12%	0.8%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	10.1%	6.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.8%	41.6%	9.8%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	42.1%	33.4%	-8.7%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	17.1%	16.4%	-0.7%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	6.4%	6.3%	-0.1%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	1.0%

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 S64 8JR this area, 31.4% 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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.5%	31.4%	-10.1%	18.2%	13.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	12.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	13.6%	-0.4%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.4%	2.3%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	15.9%	6.6%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	9.7%	16.3%	6.6%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	6.6%	4.7%	-1.9%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	100%	98.1%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	99%	97.5%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	1%	1.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	97.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.9%	76.7%	-0.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.2%	37.2%	2.0%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Kilnhurst & Swinton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Valley Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kilnhurst & Swinton East and the 420th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S64 8JR, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Valley Road are based on 69 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 Valley Road, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for S64 8JR

Average Price
£166,612

Semi-Detached
£164,912

Terraced
£195,510

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley Road

Average Price
£160,471

Semi-Detached
£165,126

Terraced
£157,223

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£67,748

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Valley Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,050	2024-07-22	£163,044
24 Valley Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-06-18	£167,555
81 Valley Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,000	2024-03-08	£149,103
67 Valley Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-07-06	£186,758
55 Valley Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-01-31	£203,300

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S64 8JR

Employment

S64 8JR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	19
Other	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	12
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Other	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,807 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School Broadway , Swinton S64 8HF	3out of 4	408 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Primary Academy Lime Grove , S64 8TQ	1out of 4	1,087 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Meadow View Road , Kilnhurst S64 5UA	3out of 4	1,327 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Queen Primary School Queen Street , Swinton S64 8NE	3out of 4	1,410 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Thorogate , Rawmarsh S62 7HS	3out of 4	1,692 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	3out of 4	385 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	1,488 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	1out of 4	2,100 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA	3out of 4	2,497 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD	1out of 4	3,346 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , S65 4BJ	- not rated	4,290 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	4out of 4	1,179 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	2,239 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	3out of 4	2,636 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
Broadway Diner	37 Broadway	270 yd
The Alder Tree	29 Broadway	282 yd
Park View Bar, Restaurant & Function Suite	Park Road	540 yd
Spice Lounge Indian Restaurant	112 Church Street	901 yd
Potteries Tea Room	20 Church Street	996 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The High House	27 Wentworth Road	613 yd
Swinton House Club	20 Fitzwilliam Street	677 yd
Ring O Bells	Ring O Bells, 37 Church Street	846 yd
Rockingham Tap	12 Rockingham Road	865 yd
The Gate Inn	Church Street	901 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broadway Chippy	35 Broadway	270 yd
Happy Village	51 Rockingham Road	726 yd
Carl's Plaice	100 Church Street	901 yd
The Upper Crust Sandwich Bar	18a Church Street	996 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	71 Station Street		1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Piccadilly Recreation Ground (Closed) Wentworth Road	grass pitches	244 yd
Swinton Academy EAST AVENUE	grass pitches	299 yd
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School BROADWAY	grass pitches	479 yd
Swinton Recreation Ground PARK ROAD	grass pitches	501 yd
Brookfield Primary Academy LIME GROVE	grass pitches	984 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	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%

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	29.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12 Mbit/s

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