Brecklands is in Wickersley, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S66 1AJ is located in the Thurcroft & Wickersley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rother Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brecklands, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S66 1AL, S66 1DW, S66 1AH, S66 1AQ, S66 2DN, S66 1BH, S66 1BD, S66 1AN, S66 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S66 1AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 S66 1AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 16.8% | 19.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 63.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 44.6% | 50.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 14.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 44.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 91.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.5% | 94.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecklands was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brecklands has the 21st lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest and the 211th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brecklands, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2025-03-24 | £869,546 |
| 2 Brecklands, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-01-19 | £746,612 |
| 3 Brecklands, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-05-28 | £875,814 |
| 2 Brecklands, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2015-08-27 | £763,827 |
| 6 Brecklands, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2013-12-13 | £1,743,681 |
S66 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 S66 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listerdale Junior Academy Beech Avenue , Brecks S65 3HN | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School Morthen Road , Wickersley S66 1EU | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanderwell Primary School Greenfield Court , Flanderwell S66 2JF | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,214 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 4,660 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 | 3,949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood School Rother Way , Hellaby Industrial Estate S66 8QN | - not rated | 3,574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood | 192 Bawtry Road | 551 yd | |
| Elif | 196 Bawtry Road | 551 yd | |
| Fika Coffee Lounge | 212 Bawtry Road | 553 yd | |
| The Yard Coffe Shop and Bistro | 127B Bawtry Road | 640 yd | |
| The Courtyard | Unit 1 & 2, 155 Bawtry Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | 133 Bawtry Road | 640 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Bawtry Road | 736 yd | |
| Wickersley Social Club | 40 Morthen Road | 797 yd | |
| Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club | Wickersley Old Village Cricket, Northfield Lane | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas | 184 Bawtry Road | 322 yd | |
| KFC | 186 Bawtry Road | 454 yd | |
| Shiraz Pizza | 242 Bawtry Road | 551 yd | |
| Wickersley Chinese Take Away | 224 Bawtry Road | 551 yd | |
| Coopland and Son | 216 Bawtry Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 188 Bawtry Road | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wickersley Recreation Ground SORBY WAY | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Wickersley St Albans Ce Primary School MORTHEN ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club WICKERSLEY OLD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE WICKERSLEY OLD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Dalton Listerdale Junior And Infant School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 898 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.