S63 6BB postcode in Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham
S63 6BB is a postcode in Wath upon Dearne, in the Hoober ward of Rotherham. It is in the Rawmarsh and Conisbrough parliamentary constituency and the South Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since November 2009.
Where S63 6BB is, and what is near it
- S63 6BB
- Other postcodes in S63 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.5056, longitude -1.3724)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after S63 6BB?
- RotherhamCouncil, for all local services Rotherham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around S63 6BB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- South YorkshirePolice force area
- Rawmarsh and ConisbroughParliamentary constituency. Its MP is John Healey (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact John Healey
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at S63 6BB?
Every home and business at S63 6BB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Rotherham: 97%
Rotherham: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Rotherham.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at S63 6BB?
BinDayBuddy has not read Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's days for S63 6BB today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for S63 6BB on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is S63 6BB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include S63 6BB.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Rotherham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for S63 6BB: 2,370 properties in Rotherham are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Rotherham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of S63 6BB is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near S63 6BB?
Homes in S63 6 sold for a typical £195,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 110 sales, up 8.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £290,000 34 sales
- Semi-detached £190,500 40 sales
- Terraced £140,000 36 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole S63 district: a typical £165,000 from 466 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in S63 6BB
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in S63 6BB from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at S63 6BB
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at S63 6BB. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near S63 6BB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,190 homes in the neighbourhood around S63 6BB. The largest share of them, 36%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (37%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Rotherham for 2026‑27: £2,382. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,588 (band A) to £2,911 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,588.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 430 (36%) | £1,588 |
| Band B | about 240 (20%) | £1,852 |
| Band C | about 110 (9%) | £2,117 |
| Band D | about 310 (26%) | £2,382 |
| Band E | about 100 (8%) | £2,911 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,440 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,969 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,763 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- 7% 1900 to 1918
- 16% 1919 to 1939
- 7% 1945 to 1964
- 7% 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 37% 2000 to 2009
- 12% 2010 to 2019
- 5% 2020 or later
Averages for Rotherham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of S63 6BB is in (ONS area E01007695), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near S63 6BB?
The nearest open schools to S63 6BB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to S63 6BB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of S63 6BB is Wombwell Rail Station, 3.2 km away in a straight line.
- Wombwell Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle
- Elsecar Rail Station Railway station 3.7 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Brampton Road/Manor Road, 80 m away.
More stations near S63 6BB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near S63 6BB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of S63 6BB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Market Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01709 870150 1.8 kmCycle
- Wombwell Gms Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 752361 2.4 kmCycle
- Wombwell Medical Centre Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 752470 2.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near S63 6BB?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of S63 6BB on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near S63 6BB?
The nearest to the centre of S63 6BB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Fitzwilliam Street Dental Care 2 Phone 01709 872292 1.8 kmCycle
- Fitzwilliam Street Dental Care 1.8 kmCycle
- Mydentist - George Street - Wombwell Phone 01226 753116 2.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to S63 6BB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Montagu Hospital, Mexborough Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01709 585171 5.8 kmDrive
- Barnsley Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01226 730000 10.3 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near S63 6BB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of S63 6BB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- West Melton Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01709 879932 50 mWalk
- Sid Bailey Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report July 2025 · Phone 01226 812229 450 mWalk
- Knollbeck Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01226 270774 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near S63 6BB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of S63 6BB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Brampton Village Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01226 341281 850 mWalk
- Boots, Cortonwood Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01226 341957 1.1 kmWalk
- Morrisons Pharmacy, Cortonwood Retail Park Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01226 754763 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near S63 6BB?
The nearest vets to the centre of S63 6BB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Abbey Vets 2.5 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 3.2 kmCycle
- Abbey Veterinary Group 4.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is S63 6BB in a conservation area?
The centre of S63 6BB is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near S63 6BB?
Police.uk records 166 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of S63 6BB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 8, public order 7, drugs 5, other crime 4.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for S63 6BB
- Ward
- Hoober
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wath upon Dearne
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- November 2009
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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