S62 — ROTHERHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S62

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S62 is £158,068, which is 32% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S62 cost 44.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S62 have risen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£275,037	123
Semi-detached	£146,840	343
Terraced	£112,133	234
Flat	£68,166	12
All types	£158,068	735

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S62

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S62 has a crime rate well 33% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S62

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S62 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rawmarsh Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S62 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S62 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S62 — ROTHERHAM

Area Summary

S62 (ROTHERHAM) offers affordable property prices (£158,068, 45% below national average), low crime (33% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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S61

ROTHERHAM

£181K

▼ 2.9% YoY

S63

ROTHERHAM

£166K

▲ 6.8% YoY

S64

MEXBOROUGH

£161K

▼ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S62?

The average house price in S62 (ROTHERHAM) is £158,068, based on 735 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.9% over the past year.

Is S62 a safe area to live?

Crime in S62 is significantly below the national average (54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S62?

There are 11 schools in or near S62. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in S62?

Council tax in S62 is collected by Rotherham. The Band D rate is £2,126 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S62?

The average broadband download speed in S62 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S62 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in S62 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 276,595.