Far Field Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 3DB is located in the Sitwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Far Field Road, Rotherham, S65 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 3DD, S65 3BZ, S65 3DE, S65 3DF, S65 3DA, S65 3BY, S65 3DG, S65 3BU, S65 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S65 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S65 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.9% | 31.6% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 53.2% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 47.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 16.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 25.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.5% | 92.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.1% | 93.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Far Field Road was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Dalton & Thrybergh average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Far Field Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dalton & Thrybergh and the 50th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Far Field Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-07 | £231,990 |
| 30 Far Field Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-05-22 | £230,921 |
| 20 Far Field Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-08-30 | £263,485 |
| 31 Far Field Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2014-04-17 | £265,463 |
| 24 Far Field Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-12-11 | £221,154 |
S65 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3DB 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 2NU | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsley Primary School Badsley Moor Lane , S65 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 4out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,838 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 | 1,585 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 5,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancheros Rodizio Bar and Grill | 156 Wickersley Road | 537 yd | |
| Lite Bites | 89 Browning Road | 711 yd | |
| La Pondicherry | 340 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 730 yd | |
| Willows Bistro Ltd | 342 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 730 yd | |
| The Brecks Beefeater Grill | East Bawtry Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Tap | 477 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 415 yd | |
| Stag Inn | Wickersley Road | 449 yd | |
| Roadhouse Bar and Bottles | 156 Wickersley Road | 537 yd | |
| The Tabard | The Tabard, Herringthorpe Valley Road | 712 yd | |
| Sitwell Park Golf Club | Sitwell Park Golf Club, Shrogswood Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Pizza | 479 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 402 yd | |
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 483 Herringthorpe Valley Road | 402 yd | |
| Dragon City | 107-109 Chaucer Road | 670 yd | |
| Mama's Pitza | 105C Chaucer Road | 670 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 104-106 Browning Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 East Bawtry Road | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1a Brecks Crescent | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Catholic High School HERRINGTHORPE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Scout Hall At Herringthorpe United Reform Church WICKERSLEY ROAD | 420 yd | |
| Herringthorpe Junior School CHATTERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Valley Park BROOKSIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Herringthorpe Stadium MIDDLE LANE SOUTH | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,012 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 | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.