Effingham Square is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 1AP is located in the Boston Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Effingham Square, Rotherham, S65 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 1AL, S60 1QX, S65 1HY, S65 1AU, S60 1QN, S60 1PJ, S65 1AJ, S60 1PN, S60 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S65 1AP is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 50.3% | 46.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.4% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 40.4% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 25.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 21.9% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| Widowed | 27.2% | 7.3% | -19.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (46.6%) 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 | 14.3% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -25.7% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 23.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 35.4% | 30.1% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Bad health | 22.9% | 16% | -6.9% | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
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 S65 1AP this area, 39.3% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 68.2% | 39.3% | -28.9% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 17.3% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 86.9% | 85.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 72.4% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 72.8% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 35.4% | 13.5% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effingham Square was 5344.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1899.9% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Effingham Square has the highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1682.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Effingham Square, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2018-07-24 | £1,013,267 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S65 1AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Infant School St Stephens Road , S65 1PJ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Junior and Infant School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Junior School St Leonard's Road , S65 1PD | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Village Primary School Eldon Road , Eastwood Village S65 1RD | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey School Cranworth Road , S65 1LN | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 4,730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blenheim Centre Doncaster Road , S65 1NN | - not rated | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Masbrough Centre Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bite Cafe | 5 Effingham Square | 6 yd | |
| Passion Cafe | The Guardian Centre, Drummond Street | 97 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Drummond Street | 97 yd | |
| PokiLee's Pokiworld | 20-22 Old Town Hall | 106 yd | |
| Interchange Cafe Limited | 18 College Walk | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough | 39 Effingham Street | 84 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Yard | 231 yd | |
| The County | Bridgegate | 232 yd | |
| Rhinoceros | 35-37 Bridgegate | 232 yd | |
| Angel | 6-8 Bridgegate | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt N Vinegar | 64 Effingham Street | 84 yd | |
| Super Fry | 8 Drummond Street | 97 yd | |
| Abby's | 2 Essoldo Chambers, High Street | 340 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 4 Essoldo Chambers, High Street | 340 yd | |
| Subway | 14 High Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 97 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Howard Street | 151 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Masbrough Street | 611 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 126 Fitzwilliam Road | 770 yd | |
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Gym And Fitness (Closed) 35-37 35-37 Bridgegate | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Rotherham Leisure Complex EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Concrete Fitness (Closed) 8-10 8-10 Main Street | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Ultra Flex Rotherham EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Rotherham) GREASBOROUGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Total Rebuild CANKLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Total Rebuild (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Canklow Road | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Rotherham United Fc (New York Stadium) NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK STADIUM NEW YORK WAY | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Eldon Road Recreation Ground ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 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% |
| 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.