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S63 7LX

Woodside Avenue

Wath

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Overview

Postcode S63 7LX is located in a minor urban area, within the Wath ward of Rotherham in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wath upon Dearne area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wath upon Dearne is £44,293 per year. The nearest station is Swinton (South Yorks), about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Wath upon Dearne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wath upon Dearne has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wath upon Dearne is £44,293 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from S63 7LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wath upon Dearne near S63 7LX 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
1,457.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.07(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.4(+15%)
Public order
10.09(+14%)
Other theft
6.94(+4%)
Vehicle crime
6.94(+23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
93.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.53%
Irish
5
1.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.23%
Other Asian
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
34.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
28.57%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
48.61%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.39%
Other social rented
21
14.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.56%
Social rents from council
5
3.47%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Wath

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £236K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £177 per square foot) in Wath area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£250,000£232
Semi-Detached24£177,500£201
Terraced30£125,500£124
Flats4£92,500£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,975£60,000£122,250£80,500
2017£180,000£83,000£123,000£74,000
2018£195,000£75,000£128,500£78,000
2019£195,750£63,750£120,000£93,750
2020£207,500£75,000£152,750£90,000
2021£240,000£75,000£143,000£100,000
2022£247,500£62,000£179,000£110,000
2023£250,000£208,500£115,000
2024£295,500£169,000£170,000£125,000
2025£250,000£115,000£192,000£127,000
2026£290,000£170,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£91£114£92
2017£170£152£128£83
2018£186£125£131£90
2019£193£142£130£104
2020£167£208£150£119
2021£218£146£155£103
2022£226£157£188£116
2023£235£211£140
2024£241£288£184£133
2025£254£174£215£144
2026£232£176£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S63 7LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S63 7LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 20266, Woodside Avenue, Rotherham, S63 7LXDetachedFreehold£258,000
06 Mar 20259, Thomson Close, Rotherham, S63 7LYDetachedFreehold£220,000
07 Nov 20253, William Street, Rotherham, S63 7NBTerracedFreehold£127,000
14 Nov 202546, Sandygate, Rotherham, S63 7LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
20 Mar 202570, Sandygate, Rotherham, S63 7LRDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the S63 7LX postcode area, located within Wath upon Dearne, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S63 7LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWath Central Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S63 7LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S63 7LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda107-111 High Street, Rotherham, S63 7PXWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miTescoNorthside Road, Rotherham, S63 7RXWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTesco ExtraBiscay Way, Rotherham, S63 7DAWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 S63 7LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Jackson

Wath - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Sheila Cowen

Wath - 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
WardWathE05013016
ParishRotherham, unparished areaE43000172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wath upon DearneE02001579
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rotherham 002EE01007821
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S63 7LX

Is S63 7LX (Wath upon Dearne) safe?

The area around S63 7LX records about 73 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 public order.

What is the average house price near S63 7LX?

The median sale price around S63 7LX in Wath upon Dearne is £167,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S63 7LX?

There are 7 schools close to S63 7LX, including Wath Academy (Good), Wath Central Primary School (Good) and Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S63 7LX?

S63 7LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S63 7LX (Wath upon Dearne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough covering S63 7LX is John Healey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Jackson (Labour Party) and Sheila Cowen (Labour Party).