Postcode report
S62 5AU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Rotherham
About S62 5AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
S62 5AU is a postcode in Rawmarsh West, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S62 5AU, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S62 5AU are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S62 5AU is based on Rotherham 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,319 residents, 1,798 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 37% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near S62 5AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S62 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £147k from 66 rolling sales, down 4.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S62 5AU can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S62 5AU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S62 5AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S62 5AU
Is S62 5AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S62 5AU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S62 5AU?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S62 5AU?
LocaleIQ matched S62 5AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S62 5AU?
The latest median sold price is £147k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S62 5AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.