The Woodway is in Sunnyside, Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S66 3RG 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 The Woodway, Sunnyside, Rotherham, S66 3RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S66 3RH, S66 3RF, S66 3RA, S66 3SB, S66 3RD, S66 2YA, S66 2XW, S66 3QX, S66 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S66 3RG 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 The Woodway was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Bramley & Ravenfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Woodway has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield and the 201st lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Woodway, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-11 | £143,810 |
| 2 The Woodway, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-04-19 | £156,719 |
| 20 The Woodway, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-09-26 | £154,063 |
| 12 The Woodway, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2019-01-31 | £128,100 |
| 5 The Woodway, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-11-25 | £158,798 |
| 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 The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,169 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 | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanderwell Primary School Greenfield Court , Flanderwell S66 2JF | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Flanderwell Lane , Bramley S66 3QW | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrybergh School and Sports College Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrybergh Academy Park Lane , S65 4BP | 2out of 4 | 2,500 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 | 3,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 5,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,284 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 5,285 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 , Thrybergh S65 4BJ | - not rated | 2,488 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 | 2,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood School Rother Way , Hellaby Industrial Estate S66 8QN | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Larch Road , Maltby S66 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Larch Road , Maltby S66 8AZ | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | The Green | 557 yd | |
| The Brush & Easel | Fleming Way | 753 yd | |
| Joker | The Joker, Blackthorn Avenue | 907 yd | |
| Raven (Rotherham) Ltd | Ravenfield Arms, Hollings Lane | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab and Pizza | 95 Flanderwell Lane | 231 yd | |
| Ma Ma Jones | 94 Flanderwell Lane | 327 yd | |
| King Cod Fish Bar | 92a Flanderwell Lane | 327 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 102 Flanderwell Lane | 327 yd | |
| Pizza Jim | Unit 2, Fern Court | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Flanderwell Lane | 327 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Unit 1 Woodlaithes Village | 330 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 88A Fleming Way | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Playing Field (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Ruby Cook Recreation Ground RUBY COOK PAVILLION RUBY COOK PAVILLION FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Bramley Sunnyside Junior School FLANDERWELL LANE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Hollings Lane Field BIRCHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Wickersley Northfield Primary School NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.