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S65 3AT Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Rotherham
About S65 3AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
S65 3AT is a postcode in Rotherham 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 S65 3AT, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S65 3AT are housing and local prosperity, while jobs 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 S65 3AT is based on Rotherham 021 Census 2021. It covers 9,649 residents, 2,254 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 20% 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 10/10.
For property prices near S65 3AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S65 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £152k from 50 rolling sales, down 5.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S65 3AT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 S65 3AT 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 S65 3AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 S65 3AT
Is S65 3AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 13% 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 S65 3AT?
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 S65 3AT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S65 3AT?
LocaleIQ matched S65 3AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S65 3AT?
The latest median sold price is £152k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S65 3AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.