Victoria Avenue is in Rotherham and in Doncaster district. S65 2PY 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 Victoria Avenue, Rotherham, S65 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 2QX, S65 2PX, S65 2PU, S65 2PS, S65 2TL, S65 2TN, S65 2TP, S65 2TW, S65 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S65 2PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.6% | 48.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 38.3% | 31.8% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 44.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 47.8% | 38.9% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.4% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.2% | 84.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.6% | 91.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue was 111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Avenue has the 60th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 279th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Victoria Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-04-05 | £86,727 |
| 6 Victoria Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-10-17 | £97,273 |
| 12 Victoria Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,160 | 2023-08-02 | £90,890 |
| 17 Victoria Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-01-07 | £117,712 |
| 9 Victoria Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2021-06-22 | £82,769 |
S65 2PY 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre The Arnold Centre, Goldsmith Road , S65 2LY | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Valley Community School Broom Valley Road , S60 2QU | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsley Primary School Badsley Moor Lane , S65 2QS | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Dene Primary Doncaster Road , East Dene S65 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 1out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,298 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 , S65 4BJ | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Cafe at United Methodist Church | United Methodist Church, Lister Street | 165 yd | |
| The Scales Cafe | 1 Clifton Grove | 290 yd | |
| The Butty Hut | 94 Middle Lane | 342 yd | |
| Laureate Court Care Centre | Wellgate | 482 yd | |
| Shellys Cafe | Bakers Field Court | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park | Badsley Moor Lane | 444 yd | |
| Woodlands Club | Doncaster Road | 737 yd | |
| Albion Road WMC | Albion Road | 816 yd | |
| The Homestead | Wickersley Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Mailcoach | Wellgate | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davians Fish Bar | 211 Middle Lane | 256 yd | |
| Mr Waffles | 10 Cambridge Street | 431 yd | |
| Darren's Bakery | 218-220 Wellgate | 646 yd | |
| Smokey Pizza and Grill | 6 Central Parade | 661 yd | |
| Rajas | 173-175 Wellgate | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Playing Fields Boswell Street | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 247 yd | |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Badsley Primary School BADSLEY MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Broom Valley Community School BROOM VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 934 yd |
| Clifton Community School (Cranworth Road Campus) CRANWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.