Waterside Cottages is in Aldwarke, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S65 3SP 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 Waterside Cottages, Aldwarke, Rotherham, S65 3SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S65 3SP 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 | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 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 3SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 51.1% | 49% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 49.8% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around S65 3SP this area, 36.3% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 36.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 16.7% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.4% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 12.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.8% | 70% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 87.2% | 75.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 14.1% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 76.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside Cottages was 369.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% higher than the Boston Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterside Cottages has the 14th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle and the 31st highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Waterside Cottages, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2011-12-22 | £207,549 |
| 1 Waterside Cottages, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2011-03-15 | £93,871 |
| 3 Waterside Cottages, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-09-02 | £216,497 |
| 3 Waterside Cottages, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-03-20 | £249,623 |
| 4 Waterside Cottages, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-01-12 | £252,514 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Village Primary School Eldon Road , Eastwood Village S65 1RD | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary Coleridge Road , Eastwood S65 1LW | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Dene Primary Doncaster Road , East Dene S65 2DF | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Greave Infant School High Greave Road , East Herringthorpe S65 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Greave Junior School High Greave Road , S65 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 3,581 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 | 1,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 3,177 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 | 2,842 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 | 2,214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Aldwarke Lane | 350 yd | |
| SYTM Ltd | 9 Waddington Way | 351 yd | |
| Fun Factory | Chesterwood, Chesterton Road | 383 yd | |
| Katies Cafe 2 | 9 Sycamore Centre, Sycamore Road | 449 yd | |
| WRR Coffee Shop | Gala Leisure Ltd, Aldwarke Lane | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dene Social Club | East Dene Social Club, Doncaster Road | 774 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 95 Aldwarke Road | 900 yd | |
| Storyteller | Rotherham Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNKIN' Sycamore Road | Sycamore House, Eastwood Trading Estate, Sycamore Road | 457 yd | |
| Tasty House | 331 Doncaster Road | 681 yd | |
| Eastwood Fish & Chips | 134 Doncaster Road | 713 yd | |
| Muntaz Balti House | 2 Far Lane | 778 yd | |
| Kebabish Balti | 237 Doncaster Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Sycamore Road | 449 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 138 Doncaster Road | 708 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 19, Retail World, Stadium Way | 937 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 16 Retail World, Stadium Way | 944 yd | |
| Asda | Aldwarke Lane | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Football Centre CHESTERWOOD CHESTERWOOD CHESTERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 388 yd |
| Clifton Community School (Cranworth Road Campus) CRANWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Rotherham) UNIT 10 UNIT 10 STODDART WAY | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Mowbray Gardens Pool (Closed) Mowbray Street | swimming pool | 942 yd |
| High Greave Federation HIGH GREAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Eldon Road Recreation Ground ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.