Far Lane is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 2RU 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 Far Lane, Rotherham, S65 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 2UU, S65 2UT, S65 2RX, S65 2HG, S65 2HQ, S65 2RY, S65 2HF, S65 2HH, S65 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S65 2RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S65 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 45.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 37.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.7% | 45.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2RU this area, 33.6% 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 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 33.6% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 13.6% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91% | 77.8% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 96.3% | 85.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 85.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Far Lane was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Dalton & Thrybergh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Far Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dalton & Thrybergh and the 98th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Far Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-06 | £136,305 |
| 52 Far Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-01-09 | £151,340 |
| 48 Far Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-20 | £149,659 |
| 68 Far Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2022-03-29 | £128,884 |
| 58 Far Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,750 | 2021-10-15 | £124,242 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dene Primary Doncaster Road , East Dene S65 2DF | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsley Primary School Badsley Moor Lane , S65 2QS | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Greave Infant School High Greave Road , East Herringthorpe S65 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Greave Junior School High Greave Road , S65 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,487 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 | 2,999 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 | 2,219 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K’s Cafe | 255a Doncaster Road | 343 yd | |
| Goodfillas Cafe | 459 Badsley Moor Lane | 563 yd | |
| Dani's Diner | 4 Central Parade, Badsley Moor Lane | 687 yd | |
| Katies Cafe 2 | 9 Sycamore Centre, Sycamore Road | 776 yd | |
| WRR Coffee Shop | Gala Leisure Ltd, Aldwarke Lane | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dene Social Club | East Dene Social Club, Doncaster Road | 500 yd | |
| The Park | Badsley Moor Lane | 859 yd | |
| East Herringthorpe Sports & Social Club | East Herringthorpe Sports & Social Club, Laudsdale Road | 928 yd | |
| The Tabard | The Tabard, Herringthorpe Valley Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muntaz Balti House | 2 Far Lane | 302 yd | |
| Kc,s | 65 The Lanes | 315 yd | |
| Kebabish Balti | 237 Doncaster Road | 335 yd | |
| Eastwood Fish & Chips | 134 Doncaster Road | 376 yd | |
| Tasty House | 331 Doncaster Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 138 Doncaster Road | 380 yd | |
| Iceland | Sycamore Road | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Gardens Pool (Closed) Mowbray Street | swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Badsley Primary School BADSLEY MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| High Greave Federation HIGH GREAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Clifton Community School (Cranworth Road Campus) CRANWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 976 yd | |
| Valley Park BROOKSIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Rotherham Football Centre CHESTERWOOD CHESTERWOOD CHESTERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,019 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 | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.