45,857TOTAL POPULATION
19,247HOUSEHOLDS
5.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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S66 POSTCODE REGION

Sheffield (S66)

The S66 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1611 individual postcodes.

There are 29 electoral wards in the S66 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, 18% of people in S66 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 S66 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The S66 postcode in the Sheffield district of South Yorkshire, UK, covers Brampton, Hickleton, Shafton and parts of Wentworth, Wath-upon-Dearne, Barnburgh and Thurnscoe. It is a semi-rural area in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, located just south of the city centre and is well connected to other parts of the city by the M1, M18 and A1 motorways.

Although it may be mainly comprised of small villages and hamlets, S66 is home to several places of interest, such as the Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a grade I listed country house and garden, as well as the Wentworth Castle and Gardens, an 18th-century landscape garden. Other notable attractions include the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, and the Conisbrough Castle, a 13th-century medieval castle body and National Trust property.

The area is easily accessible to other areas of South Yorkshire, including Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, and has convenient transport links via the Sheffield tram network, bus routes and nearby railway stations. It is also close to the border with West Yorkshire, with a number of local countryside and moorland walks popular among visitors.

There is something to suit all tastes within the S66 postcode area, with a variety of shopping, recreation and leisure options available. Concerts, theatre performances and other events, such as the Barnsley Steam Engine Rally, are regularly held in the local villages throughout the year.

When it comes to education, the area boasts a selection of nursery, primary and secondary schools, as well as higher education institutions such as Northumbria University in Newcastle, University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University among others.

It is also a great base for those looking to live and work in the area, with a number of employment opportunities in industries like transport, manufacturing, health and education - among others - easily accessible.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in S66 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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S66South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire

The county of South Yorkshire

S66 is located in the county of South Yorkshire, in England.

South Yorkshire has a total population of 1,385,000, making it the 10th largest county in the UK.

South Yorkshire has a total area of 599 square miles, and a population density of 892 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

South Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeS66
Postal TownSheffield
MSOA NameRotherham 019
LSOA NameRotherham 019C
CountySouth Yorkshire
RegionSouth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityRotherham
Area ClassificationUrban with Minor Conurbation

S66 Electoral Wards

The postal region of S66, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Braithwell
Bramley
Brampton en le Morthen
Brecks
Brookhouse
Carr
Clifton
Dalton Magna
Firbeck
Hellaby
Hill Top
Hooton Levitt
Hooton Roberts
Kilnhurst
Laughton en le Morthen
Listerdale
Maltby
Micklebring
Morthen
Old Edlington
Ravenfield
Slade Hooton
Stainton
Stone
Sunnyside
Thrybergh
Thurcroft
Wadworth
Wickersley
Wilsic
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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