Howard Road is in Bramley, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S66 2SX is located in the Bramley & Ravenfield 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 Howard Road, Bramley, Rotherham, S66 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S66 2SY, S66 2SZ, S66 2SH, S66 2YG, S66 3YR, S66 2RT, S66 2SJ, S66 2SR, S66 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S66 2SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 S66 2SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 31.9% | 48% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 32.6% | -19.3% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 46% | 41.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 18.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around S66 2SX this area, 33.7% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 33.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 19.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.4% | 95.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% higher than the Bramley & Ravenfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield and the 325th highest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Howard Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-25 | £151,469 |
| 2 Howard Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-26 | £156,536 |
| 12 Howard Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2021-12-09 | £92,916 |
| 6 Howard Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-06-29 | £116,765 |
| 24 Howard Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-09-13 | £107,299 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Grange Primary School Howard Road , Bramley S66 2SY | 2out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Grange Primary School Howard Road , Bramley S66 2SY | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwell First and Middle School Micklebring Lane , Braithwell S66 7AS | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrybergh School and Sports College Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrybergh Academy Park Lane , S65 4BP | 2out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltby Community School - Specialising in Business and Enterprise Braithwell Road , Maltby S66 8AB | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Community school | 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 , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Bramley Campus Rother Way , Hellaby Estate S66 8QN | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood School Rother Way , Hellaby Industrial Estate S66 8QN | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Larch Road , Maltby S66 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Larch Road , Maltby S66 8AZ | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | - not rated | 4,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillies | 110C Main Street | 224 yd | |
| King Li Cantonese Restaurant | 154-156 Bawtry Road | 468 yd | |
| Sir Jack | Bawtry Road | 660 yd | |
| Bramley Youth & Community Centre | Youth Centre, Flash Lane | 725 yd | |
| McDonalds | Moorhead Way | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley WMC | Cross Street | 289 yd | |
| King Henry | Bawtry Road | 317 yd | |
| The Travellers | Bawtry Road | 468 yd | |
| Joker | The Joker, Blackthorn Avenue | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afters - Handcrafted Desserts | 108 Main Street | 148 yd | |
| Mamos Pizza | 100 Main Street | 174 yd | |
| Hongkong City Chinese Cuisine & Fish and Chips | 98 Main Street | 174 yd | |
| Induz Tandoori | 95A Main Street | 174 yd | |
| China Town | 42 Cross Street | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Bawtry Road | 317 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bawtry Road | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramley Grange Primary School HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Bramley Parish Hall CROSS STREET | 216 yd | |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Bill Hawes Recreation Ground BRAMLEY GRANGE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Flash Lane Recreation Field Flash Lane | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Wickersley School And Sports College BAWTRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Rotherham) MOORHEAD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.