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S62 7BL

West Avenue

Rawmarsh West

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Detailed insights for S62 7BL

Overview

Postcode S62 7BL is located in a minor urban area, within the Rawmarsh West ward of Rotherham in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Rawmarsh North West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rawmarsh North West is £46,980 per year. The nearest station is Rotherham Central, about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rosehill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Rawmarsh North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rawmarsh North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rawmarsh North West is £46,980 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from S62 7BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Rawmarsh North West near S62 7BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rotherham Central located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S62 7BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRosehill ParkLargeWalking directions to Rosehill Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
637 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
54.53(+522%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.13(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.27(-14%)
Vehicle crime
6.82(+21%)
Public order
5.45(-38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
98.56%
Irish
2
0.72%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
31.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
19.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.58%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
32.5%
Social rents from council
35
29.17%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Rawmarsh West

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £276K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Rawmarsh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rawmarsh West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£335,000£243
Semi-Detached34£166,370£178
Terraced17£140,000£157
Flats2£92,500£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rawmarsh West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rawmarsh West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£104,000£81,000
2017£227,498£118,000£105,000
2018£245,000£119,000£112,500
2019£210,000£117,000£115,000
2020£264,000£107,500£105,000
2021£250,000£135,000£105,000
2022£253,000£150,000£105,000
2023£262,500£147,500£112,500
2024£290,000£155,000£135,250
2025£340,000£166,500£135,000
2026£319,500£171,370£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rawmarsh West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rawmarsh West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£118£106
2017£167£135£106
2018£187£131£132
2019£195£130£126
2020£211£125£120
2021£195£155£108
2022£239£165£110
2023£251£177£123
2024£248£169£157
2025£252£182£138
2026£250£195£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rawmarsh West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rawmarsh West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S62 7BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S62 7BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202550, West Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7BLTerracedFreehold£135,000
12 Dec 202524, Mahon Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
19 Sept 20255, Knapton Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
13 Mar 2026Star Inn, 44, High Street, Rotherham, S62 6NJOtherFreehold£250,000
24 Oct 202543, Goodwin Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7AYFlatsLeasehold£45,000

Schools

In the S62 7BL postcode area, located within Rawmarsh North West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S62 7BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryRawmarsh Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRotherham AspirePupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S62 7BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S62 7BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressThe Rawmarsh Retail Centre, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6NGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHeron FoodsThe Rawmarsh Retail Centre, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6NGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miSparDale Road, Rotherham, S62 7BYWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S62 7BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Steele

Rawmarsh West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Joanna Baker-Rogers

Rawmarsh West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

John Healey

Rawmarsh and Conisbrough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictRotherhamE08000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyRawmarsh and ConisbroughE14001436
WardRawmarsh WestE05013008
ParishRotherham, unparished areaE43000172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rawmarsh North WestE02001582
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rotherham 005EE01007782
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S62 7BL

Is S62 7BL (Rawmarsh North West) safe?

The area around S62 7BL records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near S62 7BL?

The median sale price around S62 7BL in Rawmarsh North West is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S62 7BL?

There are 9 schools close to S62 7BL, including Rawmarsh Community School (Good), Rotherham Aspire (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S62 7BL?

S62 7BL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S62 7BL (Rawmarsh North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough covering S62 7BL is John Healey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brian Steele (Labour Party) and Joanna Baker-Rogers (Labour Party).