Smithies Road, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S64 8PD 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	52%	49.5%	-2.5%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	48%	50.5%	2.5%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of S64 8PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17%	20.8%	3.8%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	58.9%	-2.6%	44.2%	14.7%
Separated	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.4%	7.5%	-1.9%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	11.1%	11.3%	0.2%	6.1%	5.2%

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	35.8%	38%	2.2%	48.4%	-10.4%
Good health	38.6%	33.8%	-4.8%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	21.2%	22.3%	1.1%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	3.4%	4.6%	1.2%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.6%	26%	-6.6%	18.2%	7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	8.7%	-2.8%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	12.5%	-2.1%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	10.6%	4.3%	5.3%	5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	20%	7.2%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	15.3%	20%	4.7%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	6.9%	2.3%	-4.6%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.1%	100%	1.9%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.8%	97.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	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	98.8%	97.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.8%	37.2%	-8.4%
Christian	67.6%	46.2%	21.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Smithies Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithies Road was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Kilnhurst & Swinton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Smithies Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kilnhurst & Swinton East and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

🔎 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. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S64 8PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Smithies Road are based on 4 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 Smithies Road, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for S64 8PD

Average Price
£183,526

Semi-Detached
£183,526

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smithies Road

Average Price
£192,240

Semi-Detached
£192,240

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smithies Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Smithies Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-11-25	£189,554
7 Smithies Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2021-06-18	£181,598
5 Smithies Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2020-12-04	£211,961
3 Smithies Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-03-02	£185,845

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S64 8PD

Employment

S64 8PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S64 8PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	123
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	3
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	4,445 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swinton Queen Primary School Queen Street , Swinton S64 8NE	3out of 4	663 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highwoods Academy Highwoods Road , S64 9ES	2out of 4	1,230 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Primary Academy Lime Grove , S64 8TQ	1out of 4	1,353 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School Broadway , Swinton S64 8HF	3out of 4	1,363 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wath Victoria Primary School Sandymount Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7AD	3out of 4	1,512 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	1,372 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	1,662 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD	1out of 4	1,798 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wath Academy Sandygate , Wath-on-Dearne S63 7NW	1out of 4	1,893 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA	3out of 4	4,115 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	5,410 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	661 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD	3out of 4	3,793 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF	3out of 4	4,287 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fullerton House School Off Tickhill Square , Denaby DN12 4AR	- not rated	4,835 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	1out of 4	5,396 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charlie Rays Cafe	Potteries Court, Queen Street	557 yd
BaxterStorey	Cyan, 3b Adwick Park	632 yd
The Workshop	Adwick Park	717 yd
Potteries Tea Room	20 Church Street	752 yd
The Courtyard	89 Station Street	832 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cresswell Arms	Queen Street	376 yd
Blue Bell Inn	Manvers Way	570 yd
Butchers Arms	Butchers Arms, Queen Street	625 yd
Roman Hotel	Wath Road, Mexborough	673 yd
Robin Hood	9 Church Street	752 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste of China	88 Queen Street	625 yd
The Upper Crust Sandwich Bar	18a Church Street	752 yd
Roman Fish Bar	153 Wath Road, Mexborough	808 yd
Carl's Plaice	100 Church Street	842 yd
Cinamon	24-28 Station Street	922 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	71 Station Street		832 yd
Farmfoods	Wath Road, Mexborough		1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dvc Sports MANVERS PARK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	509 yd
Swinton Queen Primary School (Closed) Queen Street	grass pitches	583 yd
Bow Broom Recreation Ground QUEENS AVENUE	grass pitches	601 yd
Swinton Queen Primary School QUEEN STREET	grass pitches	611 yd
Milton School STOREY STREET		616 yd
Wath Road Park WATH ROAD	grass pitches	706 yd
Swinton Pool & Squash Courts (Closed) Charnwood Street	squash courts, swimming pool	722 yd
Stelrad Park WHITE LEE ROAD	grass pitches	849 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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%

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