Linden Avenue is in Wickersley, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S66 2NX is located in the Wickersley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wentworth and Dearne. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linden Avenue, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S66 2PA, S66 3PH, S66 2NU, S66 2LU, S66 3QW, S66 2NT, S66 3PJ, S66 3PL, S66 3LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S66 2NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.7% | 48.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 32.7% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 45.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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% | 48% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 22.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.7% | 96.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linden Avenue was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% lower than the Bramley & Ravenfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linden Avenue has the 52nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield and the 326th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Linden Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-03-01 | £149,103 |
| 25 Linden Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-02-02 | £183,649 |
| 2 Linden Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-11-19 | £131,655 |
| 19 Linden Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2021-10-22 | £191,654 |
| 20 Linden Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2021-06-25 | £222,703 |
S66 2NX 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanderwell Primary School Greenfield Court , Flanderwell S66 2JF | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Grange Primary School Howard Road , Bramley S66 2SY | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 4,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltby Academy Braithwell Road , S66 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeywood School Rother Way , Hellaby Industrial Estate S66 8QN | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Larch Road , Maltby S66 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillies | 110C Main Street | 546 yd | |
| Winthrop Gardens | Wickersley Community Centre & Library, 286 Bawtry Road | 824 yd | |
| Social Stop Cafe | Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club House, Northfield Lane | 828 yd | |
| The Secret Garden Cafe Wickersley | 280 Bawtry Road | 928 yd | |
| W Italian | 284 Bawtry Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joker | The Joker, Blackthorn Avenue | 160 yd | |
| Bramley WMC | Cross Street | 809 yd | |
| Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club | Wickersley Old Village Cricket, Northfield Lane | 825 yd | |
| The Brush & Easel | Fleming Way | 845 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Bawtry Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| In House Pizza & Grill | 54 Blackthorn Avenue | 160 yd | |
| Ma Ma Jones | 94 Flanderwell Lane | 434 yd | |
| King Cod Fish Bar | 92a Flanderwell Lane | 434 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 102 Flanderwell Lane | 434 yd | |
| Best Kebab and Pizza | 95 Flanderwell Lane | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Flanderwell Lane | 434 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 88A Fleming Way | 845 yd | |
| Aldi | Bawtry Road | 964 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Unit 1 Woodlaithes Village | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Wickersley School And Sports College BAWTRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Bramley Parish Hall CROSS STREET | 766 yd | |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Sunnyside Playing Field (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Bramley Grange Primary School HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Ruby Cook Recreation Ground RUBY COOK PAVILLION RUBY COOK PAVILLION FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club WICKERSLEY OLD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE WICKERSLEY OLD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Wickersley St Albans Ce Primary School MORTHEN ROAD | grass pitches | 974 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.