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S62

ROTHERHAM

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S62 is the postcode district for ROTHERHAM, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £158,068
1yr change ▲ 6.9%
Crime 33% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£158,068

▲ 6.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% below national avg

Crime Rate

54.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

33% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£143K £150K £157K £164K £171K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,595

Population

62

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.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

S6

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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Frequently Asked Questions about S62 ROTHERHAM

What is the average house price in S62 ROTHERHAM?
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 ROTHERHAM 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 is the population of S62 ROTHERHAM?
The population of S62 (ROTHERHAM) is approximately 276,595 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S62 ROTHERHAM?
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.

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