Postcode report
S64 5SD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S64 5SD: area rating, property, schools and local change
S64 5SD is a postcode in Kilnhurst & Swinton East, Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S64 5SD, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S64 5SD are safety 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 S64 5SD is based on Rotherham 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,221 residents, 2,813 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 23% 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 4/10.
For property prices near S64 5SD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S64 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £160k from 29 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S64 5SD can compare 7 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S64 5SD 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 S64 5SD 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 S64 5SD
Is S64 5SD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% 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 S64 5SD?
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 S64 5SD?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S64 5SD?
LocaleIQ matched S64 5SD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S64 5SD?
The latest median sold price is £160k based on 29 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S64 5SD?
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.