Freeman Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S66 2HH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	51.7%	47.8%	-3.9%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	48.3%	52.2%	3.9%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 2HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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	25.4%	28.5%	3.1%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	52.5%	-4.0%	44.2%	8.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.7%	7.3%	1.6%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	10.9%	10.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	4.5%

Health

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	40.9%	48.7%	7.8%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	41.3%	33.5%	-7.8%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	13.9%	14.3%	0.4%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.5%	10.5%	-5.0%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	8.8%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	18.2%	-0.5%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.1%	2.0%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.1%	22.1%	5.0%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	28%	29.3%	1.3%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	3.6%	5%	1.4%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97%	96.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	15.0%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	99.1%	99.6%	0.5%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	99.6%	0.5%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	49.3%	46.2%	3.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Freeman Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freeman Road was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Bramley & Ravenfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Freeman Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield and the 21st lowest crime rate of 869 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 -86.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S66 2HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Freeman Road are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rotherham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Freeman Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for S66 2HH

Average Price
£271,895

Semi-Detached
£267,090

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£292,714

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Freeman Road

Average Price
£270,903

Semi-Detached
£266,099

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£292,043

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Freeman Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Freeman Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-01-24	£260,547
10 Freeman Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-11-17	£271,197
3 Freeman Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2021-10-29	£322,266
3 Freeman Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-12-17	£269,023
6 Freeman Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2020-09-18	£266,422

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S66 2HH

Employment

S66 2HH 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 S66 2HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	64
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY	- not rated	3,274 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wickersley Northfield Primary School Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL	3out of 4	230 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wickersley Northfield Junior School Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL	- not rated	230 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wickersley Northfield Primary School Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL	- not rated	230 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Flanderwell Primary School Greenfield Court , Flanderwell S66 2JF	- not rated	448 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Flanderwell Primary School Greenfield Court , Flanderwell S66 2JF	4out of 4	448 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL	- not rated	724 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL	3out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE	- not rated	3,004 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE	3out of 4	3,004 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thrybergh School and Sports College Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ	- not rated	3,245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	5,022 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE	- not rated	5,025 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG	- not rated	5,174 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thrybergh Academy and Sports College Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ	- not rated	3,245 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Focus School - Bramley Campus Rother Way , Hellaby Estate S66 8QN	- not rated	2,652 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbeywood School Rother Way , Hellaby Industrial Estate S66 8QN	- not rated	2,654 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX	- not rated	4,137 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whiston Grange School East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX	- not rated	4,137 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX	- not rated	4,137 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Social Stop Cafe	Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club House, Northfield Lane	357 yd
Chaudry's	161-163 Bawtry Road	476 yd
The Courtyard	Unit 1 & 2, 155 Bawtry Road	490 yd
The Garrison	129 Bawtry Road	490 yd
The Olive Lounge	169 Bawtry Road	490 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club	Wickersley Old Village Cricket, Northfield Lane	355 yd
The Brush & Easel	Fleming Way	381 yd
Three Horseshoes	133 Bawtry Road	490 yd
Masons Arms	Bawtry Road	512 yd
Joker	The Joker, Blackthorn Avenue	570 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chipp Inn	88D Fleming Way	381 yd
Fairy Pizza	127C Bawtry Road	490 yd
Northern Thai Takeaway	127D Bawtry Road	490 yd
In House Pizza & Grill	54 Blackthorn Avenue	570 yd
Coopland and Son	216 Bawtry Road	608 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	88A Fleming Way	381 yd
Co-operative Group	188 Bawtry Road	618 yd
Sainsbury's	100 Flanderwell Lane	677 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wickersley Northfield Primary School NORTHFIELD LANE	grass pitches	226 yd
Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club WICKERSLEY OLD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE WICKERSLEY OLD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE NORTHFIELD LANE	grass pitches	344 yd
Ruby Cook Recreation Ground RUBY COOK PAVILLION RUBY COOK PAVILLION FLANDERWELL LANE	grass pitches	584 yd
Wickersley St Albans Ce Primary School MORTHEN ROAD	grass pitches	596 yd
Bramley Sunnyside Junior School FLANDERWELL LANE	grass pitches	747 yd
Wickersley School And Sports College BAWTRY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	762 yd
Sunnyside Playing Field (Closed) Central Avenue	grass pitches	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.54 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.