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S62 7JR

Birchwood Avenue

Rawmarsh West

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Overview

Postcode S62 7JR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 Swinton (South Yorks), about 2 miles away. There are 5 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
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Rawmarsh North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rawmarsh North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S62 7JR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Swinton (South Yorks) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S62 7JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRosehill ParkLargeWalking directions to Rosehill Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
3,850.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.94(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.04(+40%)
Other theft
11.45(+72%)
Public order
6.44(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-33%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
93.55%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.42%
Other White
6
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.61%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
24.04%
Level 3 (A level)
48
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
18.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
17.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
37
35.24%
Social rents from council
11
10.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.48%
Shared ownership
1
0.95%
Total households: 105

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S62 7JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S62 7JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202518, Northfield Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7LASemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
11 Jul 20258, Park Grove, Rotherham, S62 7JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000
22 May 20257, Alderson Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
07 Apr 202512, Alderson Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7DETerracedFreehold£107,500
07 Apr 202510, Alderson Avenue, Rotherham, S62 7DETerracedFreehold£107,500

Schools

In the S62 7JR postcode area, located within Rawmarsh North West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S62 7JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMonkwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRawmarsh Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S62 7JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S62 7JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopThe Parade, Rotherham, S62 7HXWalking directions to One Stop
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 7JR, 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 005CE01007780
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S62 7JR

Is S62 7JR (Rawmarsh North West) safe?

The area around S62 7JR records about 74 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 7JR?

The median sale price around S62 7JR 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 7JR?

There are 8 schools close to S62 7JR, including Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School (Good), Monkwood Primary School (Good) and Rawmarsh Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S62 7JR?

S62 7JR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,933 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough covering S62 7JR 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).