Appleton Close is in Dalton, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 3HQ is located in the Dalton & Thrybergh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleton Close, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S65 3EX, S65 3HL, S65 3EY, S65 3QZ, S65 3HJ, S65 3EU, S65 3RA, S65 3QY, S65 3EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S65 3HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S65 3HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 41.9% | 54.3% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 31.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 40.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 27.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 18.3% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.4% | 96.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleton Close was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% higher than the Bramley & Ravenfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleton Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield and the 299th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Appleton Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-04-04 | £149,000 |
| 8 Appleton Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-07 | £164,787 |
| 9 Appleton Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-04-21 | £173,915 |
| 1 Appleton Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-28 | £180,731 |
| 6 Appleton Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-07 | £139,334 |
S65 3HQ 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Greave Junior School High Greave Road , S65 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Greave Infant School High Greave Road , East Herringthorpe S65 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy Dalton Lane , Dalton Parva S65 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Park Nook Doncaster Road , Thrybergh S65 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrybergh Primary School Oldgate Lane , Thrybergh S65 4JG | 2out of 4 | 1,093 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 | 2,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 4out of 4 | 3,904 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 | 2,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 3,742 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 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoulful Rolls | Enden House, Magna Lane | 377 yd | |
| Gemiza | Laudsdale Fisheries, Laudsdale Road | 394 yd | |
| WRR Coffee Shop | Gala Leisure Ltd, Aldwarke Lane | 890 yd | |
| Katies Cafe 2 | 9 Sycamore Centre, Sycamore Road | 943 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Aldwarke Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwood Miners Welfare & Resource Centre | Doncaster Road | 196 yd | |
| East Herringthorpe Sports & Social Club | East Herringthorpe Sports & Social Club, Laudsdale Road | 361 yd | |
| Thrybergh W M C | Hollings Lane | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dido's | 140 Doncaster Road | 178 yd | |
| Yummys Pizza | 146 Doncaster Road | 178 yd | |
| 46 Smash Burger & Pizza House | 4 Club Buildings, Doncaster Road | 196 yd | |
| Yummy King | 7 Club Buildings, Doncaster Road | 196 yd | |
| Kazeems | 6 Club Buildings, Doncaster Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Doncaster Road | 196 yd | |
| Asda | Aldwarke Lane | 423 yd | |
| Iceland | Sycamore Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magna Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Magna Lane | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Silverwood Miners Welfare Recreation Ground 12A MILLHOUSE COURT 12A MILLHOUSE COURT DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| High Greave Federation HIGH GREAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Mowbray Gardens Pool (Closed) Mowbray Street | swimming pool | 698 yd |
| St Gerards Catholic Primary School DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.