Bowen Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 1LH is located in the Rotherham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowen Road, Rotherham, S65 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 1LN, S65 1LJ, S65 1LQ, S65 1LL, S65 1LG, S65 1QA, S65 2BW, S65 1LB, S65 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S65 1LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.4% | 36.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 40.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 7.9% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 12.5% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 34% | 40.7% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 8.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 8% | 1.5% | -6.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 1LH this area, 43.6% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 43.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 25.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 14% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 19.6% | 16.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 71.8% | 60.4% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 75.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 75.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16.5% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Muslim | 32.1% | 6.5% | 25.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowen Road was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowen Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-11 | £110,918 |
| 17 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-21 | £110,692 |
| 12 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-02-28 | £129,826 |
| 14 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2016-04-27 | £137,542 |
| 3 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-04-06 | £91,695 |
S65 1LH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in S65 1LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Primary School Coleridge Road , S65 1LW | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Junior and Infant School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Junior School St Leonard's Road , S65 1PD | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurley Hey School Cranworth Road , S65 1LN | - not rated | 76 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,007 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 | 5,130 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 | 1,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,201 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 | 3,635 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 | 549 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Masbrough Centre Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | Fitzwilliam Road | 530 yd | |
| Fun Factory | Chesterwood, Chesterton Road | 663 yd | |
| The Scales Cafe | 1 Clifton Grove | 722 yd | |
| The Butty Hut | 94 Middle Lane | 726 yd | |
| S&K Cafe | 73 Carlisle Street | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Club | Doncaster Road | 485 yd | |
| East Dene Social Club | East Dene Social Club, Doncaster Road | 540 yd | |
| Storyteller | Rotherham Road | 963 yd | |
| The Park | Badsley Moor Lane | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 184 Fitzwilliam Road | 192 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 186 Fitzwilliam Road | 192 yd | |
| Zaza Burgers | 172 Fitzwilliam Road | 192 yd | |
| Yoh Kitchen | Fitzwilliam Service Station, 48-52 Fitzwilliam Road | 353 yd | |
| 4Boy'z Fast Food | 116-118 Fitzwilliam Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 126 Fitzwilliam Road | 373 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 138 Doncaster Road | 788 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 16 Retail World, Stadium Way | 963 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 19, Retail World, Stadium Way | 963 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Drummond Street | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School (Cranworth Road Campus) CRANWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Eldon Road Recreation Ground ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Rotherham Football Centre CHESTERWOOD CHESTERWOOD CHESTERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 656 yd |
| Rotherham Leisure Complex EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 833 yd | |
| Ultra Flex Rotherham EFFINGHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 1,031 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.