Ward profile
Employment, Benefits and Pension
Lifestyles and Specific Health Issues
Crime and Anti-social Behaviour
Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015 and 2019
Description
Thurcroft and Wickersley South ward lies in the south-centre of Rotherham with a population of 10,042 (2021 census). The ward is represented by two members of the Council. In the north of the ward, within Wickersley South, is Bawtry Road. The south of the ward is largely rural with population located in Thurcroft and Brampton en le Morthen. The ward is served by the Thurcroft North ward of Thurcroft parish (total parish population 7,908) council and the Wickersley South ward of Wickersley parish (total parish population 8,290) council. The most deprived part of the ward is the former mining community of Thurcroft.
Population by Age
| 2021 Census | Population | Percentage | Rotherham Average |
| Aged 0-15 | 1,937 | 19.3% | 18.9 |
| Aged 16-24 | 862 | 8.6% | 9.6 |
| Aged 25-44 | 2,437 | 24.3% | 25.1 |
| Aged 45-64 | 2,552 | 25.4% | 26.8 |
| Aged 65+ | 2,254 | 22.4% | 19.7 |
| Total | 10,042 | 100% | 100% |
Population change since 2011: +303 (+3.1%) (Rotherham +3.3%)
The population of Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward has increased at a similar rate to the borough average since 2011. The age structure of the population is similar to the Rotherham average, although the percentage aged 65+ is above average.
Ethnicity
Official population ethnicity data is collected and analysed every ten years as part of the National Census. Unfortunately, this breakdown is not included within the annual mid-year estimate statistics published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Local populations can change significantly during the lifetime of this dataset. Therefore, as a local proxy we utilise the annual School and Pupil Census data to create an estimation of the current ethnicity breakdown.
The table below provides the ward analysis of the 2011 census, 2021 census and 2020 School and Pupil census by the ethnic groupings used by the ONS. In order to protect against disclosure of personal information, records have been swapped between different geographic areas and counts perturbed by small amounts. Small counts at the lowest geographies will be most affected.
| 2011 National Census |
2020 School and Pupil Census |
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| Ethnic Group |
Ward population |
% Ward population |
% Rotherham Population |
% Pupils living in Ward |
% Pupils living in Rotherham |
| White British | 9,489 | 97.4% | 91.9% | 92.5% | 80.8% |
| White Other | 60 | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Mixed/Multiple | 51 | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Asian/Asian British | 99 | 1.0% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| Black/Black British | 13 | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other Ethnic group | 27 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Not known | - | - | - | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Ethnic minority total | 250 | 2.6% | 8.1% | 7.1% | 18.6% |
| 2021 National Census | |||
| Ethnic Group |
Ward population |
% Ward population |
% Rotherham Population |
| White British | 9,467 | 94.3% | 88.3% |
| White Other | 171 | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Mixed/Multiple | 103 | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Asian/Asian British | 188 | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| Black/Black British | 79 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Other Ethnic group | 29 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Not known | - | - | - |
| Ethnic minority total | 570 | 5.6% | 11.7% |
Thurcroft and Wickersley is among the 80% of wards in Rotherham where the white British population exceeds 90%, and the 60% of wards where the 2020 School and Pupil Census shows white British exceeding 90%.
Housing and Households
Dwellings in 2021: 4,559 (4,248 in 2011), Households in 2021: 4,339 (4,248 in 2011)
The number of dwellings in Thurcroft and Wickersley South has increased by 311 (+7%) since 2011 and there are 91 more households (+2%). There are 220 more dwellings than households, suggesting a small surplus of properties in the area.
| 2021 Census | Detached | Semi | Terraced | Flats | Caravan, mobile or temporary structure | Total |
| Owner Occupied | 1,411 | 1,166 | 348 | 146 | 1 | 1,166 |
| Social Rented | 29 | 380 | 116 | 150 | 0 | 675 |
| Private Rented | 91 | 217 | 183 | 101 | 1 | 593 |
| Total | 1,531 | 1,763 | 647 | 397 | 2 | 4,340 |
Thurcroft and Wickersley South has mainly owner-occupied housing with a high proportion of detached houses. Rented housing is relatively scarce in the ward and there are few terraced houses or flats.
Council Rented Properties in 2021: 601 (405 houses and 196 flats), 13% of dwellings.
Employment, Benefits and Pensions
| Employment by Industry (2019) | Number | Percent | Rotherham Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Production | 155 | 6.4% | 15.6% |
| Construction | 215 | 8.8% | 7.5% |
| Motor Trades, Wholesale & Retail | 400 | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Transport & storage | 30 | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| Accomodation & food services | 310 | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Information & communication | 60 | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Financial & insurance | 25 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Property | 25 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 190 | 7.8 | 4.0% |
| Business administration & support services | 85 | 3.5% | 8.6% |
| Public administration & defence | 40 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Education | 495 | 20.3% | 9.0% |
| Health | 230 | 9.4% | 13.% |
| Arts, entertainment,recreation & other services | 175 | 7.2% | 4.2% |
| Total | 2,435 | 100% | 100% |
Thurcroft and Wickersley South has a high proportion of local jobs in Accommodation, food services and education. Public sector and manufacturing employment are below borough average. Employment levels in the ward depend on opportunities elsewhere as local jobs are only sufficient for 41% of local workers.
Benefits and Pensions (ONS)
| Claimant count | |||||
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March 2022 No. of claimants in ward |
March 2022 % of ward population aged 16-64 |
March 2022 Rotherham average % |
March 2023 No. of claimants in ward |
March 2023 % of ward population aged 16-64 |
March 2023 Rotherham average % |
| 245 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 185 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
The proportion of people claiming benefits in Thurcroft And Wickersley South ward is below the Rotherham average.
Child Poverty (DWP)
The table below shows the number and percentage of children (aged under 16) living in Absolute low-income families in the ward and in Rotherham.
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No. and % of children (aged under 16) living in Absolute low-income families |
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| Ward | No. of children 2020/21 | % of children 2020/21 | No. of children 2021/22 (p) | % of children 2021/22 (p) |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 338 | 17.6% | 233 | 12.1% |
| Rotherham (total) | 11,276 | 21.9% | 8,989 | 17.9% |
Child poverty in Thurcroft and Wickersley South is well below the borough average.
General Health and Disability
General Health bad or very bad (Census 2021): 6.0% (Rotherham 7.0%, England 5.2%)
Limiting Long Term Illness or Disability (Census 2021): 20.6% (Rotherham 21.1%, England 17.3%)
| DWP Disability Benefits (Qtr to Aug 22) | Number | Percentage | Rotherham Average |
| Attendance Allowance (aged 65+) | 313 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Disability Living Allowance (all ages) | 288 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Personal Independence Payment (16-64) | 507 | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Total on Disability Benefits | 1,108 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Thurcroft & Wickersley South had rates of poor health and disability below the Borough average in 2011 but higher than the national average. Disability benefit claims are similar to the borough average.
Lifestyle and Specific Health Issues
60% of health and lifestyle indicators are better (have lower rates) than Rotherham average. Additionally, a tenth of indicators are significantly better, particularly in terms of lower rates of emergency hospital admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and incidence of lung cancer.
Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward has better (longer) life expectancy at birth compared to Rotherham overall (0.2 years longer for men and 0.2 years longer for women) (2016-2020).
Compared to Rotherham average, Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward is better for (has lower rates/less):
Disease & poor health
Emergency hospital admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Incidence of lung cancer.
Behavioural risk factors and child health
Deliveries to teenage mothers.
Smoking prevalence at age 15 - regular smokers (modelled estimates).
In contrast, Thurcroft & Wickersley South ward is worse for (has higher rates/more):
Life expectancy & causes of death
Deaths from circulatory disease, under 75 years.
Disease & poor health
Emergency hospital admissions for intentional self-harm.
Incidence of prostate cancer.
Behavioural risk factors and child health
Emergency hospital admissions; in under 5 years old; for injuries in 15 to 24 years old.
Low birth weight of live babies.
Notes
‘Better’ and ‘worse’ based on differences over 10% from Rotherham average.
Data represents persons all ages unless otherwise specified.
Cancer incidence data based on 2016-2019, children emergency admissions/A&E attendances/admissions for injury 2016/17-2020/21, life expectancy & mortality 2016-2020, hospital admissions/stays/emergency admissions 2016/17-2020/21, children’s weight indicators 2019/20-2021-22, deliveries to teenage mothers 2016/17-2020/21, general fertility rate – live births and low birth rate 2016-2020.
Smoking data based on modelled estimates from 2014.
Percentage of people with limiting long-term illness or disability from 2011.
Source: Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, Fingertips Public Health Data.
Education
(only highest level of qualification/level 4+ and no qualifications updated with 2021 census data)
Local Secondary School: Dinnington High School and Wickersley School & Sports College (Academy)
Early Years – Good Level of Development - 2019: 71.6% (Rotherham 70.3%, England 71.8)
Key Stage 2 – Reached an expected level in Reading, Writing & Maths - 2019:
70.1% (Rotherham 59%, England 65%)
GCSE attainment in English & Maths - pass at 9-4 level (A*-C) - 2019
54.5% (Rotherham average 51.9%)
Primary and secondary attainment in 2019 was above the Rotherham averages.
Highest Level of Qualification (2021 Census):
Level 4 or above 26.7% (Rotherham 23.1%, England 33.9%)
No Qualifications 21.4% (Rotherham 23.4%, England 18.1%)
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Recorded Crime (2020): 867 (83 per 1,000 population) (Rotherham 90 per 1,000)
Recorded ASB (2020): 338 (32 per 1,000 population) (Rotherham 25 per 1,000)
Levels of recorded crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South are slightly lower than the Rotherham average; levels of recorded ASB are slightly higher.
Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015 & 2019
The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is a Government index for all areas in England. The 2019 index uses 37 indicators across 7 deprivation domains (themes) with a 2013/14 baseline. The IMD is only produced for Lower-level Super Output Areas (SOAs) of which there are 167 in Rotherham (around 8 per ward) and 32,844 in England, each with around 1,500 people. SOAs are ranked across England where 1 is the most deprived. Any rank below 3,285 indicates that an area is within the 10% most deprived areas of England.
Deprivation in Thurcroft and Wickersley South
Thurcroft & Wickersley South is below the Borough average and most parts of the ward is also below the national average. There are 3 neighbourhoods which are more deprived than the ward average. Only Thurcroft South West is within the most deprived 10% of England, whilst, Thurcroft Central and Brampton in the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods nationally.
| Indices of Deprivation 2019 | |||||
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| Deprived of Income | Persons | Income deprived | Percent 2019 |
Percent 2015 |
Rotherham Average |
| All people | 9,755 | 1,505 | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Children 0-15 | 1,738 | 375 | 22% | 21% | 22% |
| Working age 16-59 | 5,022 | 700 | 14% | 16% | 15% |
| Older people 60+ | 2995 | 430 | 14% | 15% | 16% |
Income deprivation is below average in Thurcroft & Wickersley South for some age groups. Whilst children are more likely to be affected by income deprivation than adults the level is still below the Borough average.
| SOA Code | SOA Local Name |
IMD Score 2019 |
IMD Score 2015 |
IMD Rank 2019 |
IMD Rank 2015 |
IMD Decile 2019 |
IMD Decile 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01007686 | Wickersley West | 10.0 | 9.0 | 24,555 | 25,414 | 8 | 8 |
| E01007687 | Wickersley East | 20.7 | 18.2 | 13,804 | 15,730 | 5 | 5 |
| E01007690 | Wickersley South |
6.3 | 4.7 | 29,092 | 30,591 | 9 | 10 |
| E01007809 | Thurcroft South West |
55.1 | 50.7 | 1,449 | 2,096 | 1 | 1 |
| E01007810 | Thurcroft East | 26.2 | 25.3 | 10,055 | 10,700 | 4 | 4 |
| E01007815 | Thurcroft Central & Brampton |
41.9 |
38.0 | 3,745 | 5,139 | 2 | 2 |
The IMD is not published for wards but the average SOA score in Thurcroft & Wickersley South is 27 (25 in 2015), below the Rotherham average score of 29 (28 in 2015, with an SOA equivalent rank of 13,783 (42th percentile).
Data Sources
2011 Census, 2021 Census, ward population estimates: Office for National Statistics
Employment data: Business Register and Employment Survey, ONS (via NOMIS)
Benefit data: Department for Work and Pensions (via NOMIS)
Child poverty data: HM Revenue and Customs
Local Health Indicators: Public Health England. For non-commercial use only.
Hospital Admissions: Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC)
Modelled smoking prevalence estimates: University of Essex, Office for National Statistics and other sources.
Mortality: Office for National Statistics. (ONS)
Dwellings, households, council benefits, educational attainment: Rotherham MBC
Crime and ASB: South Yorkshire Police
Indices of Deprivation 2015 & 2019: Department for Communities and Local Government
Office for National Statistics sources licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0.
Rotherham School and Pupil Census (January 2020)