sheffield S65 Postcodes

Sheffield (S65)

The S65 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 974 individual postcodes.

There are 26 electoral wards in the S65 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the Rotherham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in S65 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of S65 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

S65 is a postcode district in the Sheffield Metropolitan Borough, South Yorkshire, England. The area covered by the postcode mainly consists of the settlement of Thurnscoe as well as the towns of Rawmarsh and Rotherham.

The S65 postcode district has a population of around 23,800, as of summer 2017. It covers an area of 7.13 square miles, which equates to around 18.49 square kilometres. The bulk of the area is in the electoral ward of Thurnscoe in the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough and, since 2004, has been part of the Parliamentary Constituency of Wentworth and Dearne.

The predominant housing within the postcode consist of predominantly terraced houses. There are plenty of amenities and facilities, with a large secondary school, local primary schools and a wide selection of shops and restaurants.

The district is served by Thurnscoe railway station, which is just south of Thurnscoe village centre. This station is located on the Hallam Line in the TPE Northern network and provides a direct route into Sheffield city centre. There are also regular bus services running throughout the area, with links to the nearby settlement of Rotherham and further afield.

Residents can access some of the region's most popular attractions, including Clifton Park and Museum, Magna Science Adventure Centre and Wentworth Castle. There are plenty of green spaces and parks to explore, including Wentworth Park and sporting and leisure activities for all the family, from traditional pastimes like basketball and tennis to football, golf and bowls.

In terms of crime figures, the area's rate of reported incidents is generally low - according to 'Police.uk', as of April 2019, there were only twenty reported incidents in the S65 postcode that month.

The S65 postcode district is an ideal place for those looking to move to the Sheffield area and is well served by transport links, facilities and amenities. It offers a safe, family-friendly environment, with plenty to do and explore for both adults and children alike.

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