Postcode report
S63 6FQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S63 6FQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
S63 6FQ is a postcode in Hoober, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S63 6FQ, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S63 6FQ are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 S63 6FQ is based on Rotherham 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,959 residents, 1,111 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 26% 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 1/10.
For property prices near S63 6FQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S63 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 93 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S63 6FQ can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 6 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 10 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S63 6FQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S63 6FQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 S63 6FQ
Is S63 6FQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% 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 S63 6FQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S63 6FQ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S63 6FQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for S63 6FQ?
LocaleIQ matched S63 6FQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S63 6FQ?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S63 6FQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.