Lord Street is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 2SU 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 Lord Street, Rotherham, S65 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 2SX, S65 2ST, S65 2DR, S65 2SY, S65 2DS, S65 2SS, S65 2DP, S65 2RG, S65 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S65 2SU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 36.8% | 44.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.4% | 37.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 41.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 2SU this area, 38.2% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 38.2% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 20.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 26.4% | 31.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 29.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 62.7% | 50.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 79.5% | 70.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.7% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 15.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 70.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 16.4% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 3.6% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Muslim | 42% | 6.5% | 35.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lord Street was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lord Street has the 34th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Lord Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,700 | 2025-09-15 | £126,700 |
| 44 Lord Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-07-18 | £91,080 |
| 69 Lord Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-12-06 | £136,214 |
| 28 Lord Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-10-03 | £76,330 |
| 83 Lord Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-08-30 | £79,267 |
The percentage of student residents living in S65 2SU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,112 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 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Primary School St Leonard's Road , Eastwood S65 1PD | - not rated | 742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsley Primary School Badsley Moor Lane , S65 2QS | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Village Primary School Eldon Road , Eastwood Village S65 1RD | 3out of 4 | 948 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 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,008 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 | 3,552 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 | 1,863 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Hut | 94 Middle Lane | 373 yd | |
| The Scales Cafe | 1 Clifton Grove | 492 yd | |
| Dani's Diner | 4 Central Parade, Badsley Moor Lane | 531 yd | |
| Cornerstone Community Cafe at United Methodist Church | United Methodist Church, Lister Street | 556 yd | |
| Goodfillas Cafe | 459 Badsley Moor Lane | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dene Social Club | East Dene Social Club, Doncaster Road | 457 yd | |
| The Park | Badsley Moor Lane | 524 yd | |
| Woodlands Club | Doncaster Road | 739 yd | |
| The Tabard | The Tabard, Herringthorpe Valley Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Waffles | 10 Cambridge Street | 294 yd | |
| Davians Fish Bar | 211 Middle Lane | 514 yd | |
| Smokey Pizza and Grill | 6 Central Parade | 527 yd | |
| Kebabish Balti | 237 Doncaster Road | 538 yd | |
| Muntaz Balti House | 2 Far Lane | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 138 Doncaster Road | 629 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 126 Fitzwilliam Road | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Community School MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Clifton Methodist Church Hall CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLE LANE | 464 yd | |
| Clifton Community School (Cranworth Road Campus) CRANWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Badsley Primary School BADSLEY MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Herringthorpe Playing Fields Boswell Street | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Rotherham Football Centre CHESTERWOOD CHESTERWOOD CHESTERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 983 yd |
| Clifton Park CLIFTON MOUNT | tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Clifton Lane BROOM ROAD | grass pitches | 993 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.