Central Avenue is in Sunnyside, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S66 3RA 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 Central Avenue, Sunnyside, Rotherham, S66 3RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S66 3RD, S66 3RB, S66 3RG, S66 3RE, S66 3QX, S66 3QZ, S66 3QY, S66 3RH, S66 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S66 3RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 35.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 46.7% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 44.5% | 46.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 26.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.9% | 95.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Bramley & Ravenfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 31st lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield and the 184th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Central Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-31 | £182,955 |
| 30 Central Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-03-01 | £145,266 |
| 30 Central Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2021-03-31 | £117,500 |
| 3 Central Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-11-18 | £127,677 |
| 21 Central Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-09-28 | £166,642 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flanderwell Primary School Greenfield Court , Flanderwell S66 2JF | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Grange Primary School Howard Road , Bramley S66 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,375 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 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltby Academy Braithwell Road , S66 8AB | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 2,449 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 | 2,648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Larch Road , Maltby S66 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 4,979 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marmalade Hut Ltd | Unit 6, Fern Court | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | The Green | 445 yd | |
| Raven (Rotherham) Ltd | Ravenfield Arms, Hollings Lane | 836 yd | |
| The Brush & Easel | Fleming Way | 846 yd | |
| Joker | The Joker, Blackthorn Avenue | 875 yd | |
| The Cavalier | The Cavalier, Hollings Lane | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab and Pizza | 95 Flanderwell Lane | 240 yd | |
| Ma Ma Jones | 94 Flanderwell Lane | 289 yd | |
| King Cod Fish Bar | 92a Flanderwell Lane | 289 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 102 Flanderwell Lane | 289 yd | |
| Pizza Jim | Unit 2, Fern Court | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Flanderwell Lane | 289 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Unit 1 Woodlaithes Village | 409 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 88A Fleming Way | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Playing Field (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Ruby Cook Recreation Ground RUBY COOK PAVILLION RUBY COOK PAVILLION FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Hollings Lane Field BIRCHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 874 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.