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About

Boston Castle ward lies in the Rotherham town centre area, encompassing the historic Boston Park and its namesake castle folly. The area includes residential streets, local shopping parades, and community facilities. It is situated near the River Don and the main railway line, with transport links into the town's core. The topography features a notable incline around the park grounds, offering views across parts of the town.

The 18th-century Boston Castle, built as a hunting lodge from locally sourced stone, is a central landmark within the public park. The ward contains a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Green spaces are integral, with the park providing recreational areas. Local governance and community activities are focused through the parish council and the park's role as a public venue.

Area overview

On average Boston Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 268 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boston Castle is £42,764 per year. There are 3 schools in Boston Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Boston Castle is home to around 15,237 people, with a population density of about 1,837.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
268
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boston Castle Population
15,237
Population density
1,837.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
120.36(+172%)
Shoplifting
54.93(+527%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.75(+276%)
Public order
40.69(+361%)
Other theft
24.15(+263%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,174
53.64%
Pakistani
3,592
23.57%
Other White
1,000
6.56%
Other Asian
501
3.29%
Other
425
2.79%
Total population: 15,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,250
26.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,228
26.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,670
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,636
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,320
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 12,151

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,765
28.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,343
22.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,271
20.84%
Social rents from council
988
16.2%
Other social rented
470
7.7%
Total households: 6,100

Property prices in Boston Castle

Median price£194,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £267K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Boston Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boston Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£360,000£280
Semi-Detached41£200,000£188
Terraced21£115,000£145
Flats14£112,500£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boston Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boston Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,000£102,500£140,000£53,000
2017£207,500£72,500£125,000£68,000
2018£260,000£95,000£135,000£71,000
2019£340,000£86,150£135,000£71,250
2020£335,000£68,000£145,000£89,000
2021£342,500£87,050£158,500£97,750
2022£370,000£90,000£180,000£114,500
2023£370,000£107,500£192,750£112,500
2024£373,500£87,000£190,000£115,000
2025£313,500£105,000£200,000£117,000
2026£370,000£117,500£190,000£98,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boston Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boston Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£151£139£72
2017£176£130£126£92
2018£189£152£140£88
2019£215£161£129£86
2020£221£138£137£107
2021£248£146£157£109
2022£257£153£176£117
2023£273£174£199£129
2024£283£158£183£140
2025£265£181£194£146
2026£288£143£176£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boston Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boston Castle in the last year.

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 government

Elected councillors for Boston Castle ward.

Local councillors

Ashiq Hussain

Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Saghir Alam

Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Taiba Yasseen

Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Boston Castle

Is Boston Castle safe?

Boston Castle records about 268 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Boston Castle?

The median sale price in Boston Castle is £194,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Boston Castle?

Boston Castle has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Boston Castle?

Boston Castle scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Boston Castle sits around rank 5,263 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Boston Castle?

The average household income in Boston Castle is around £42,764 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Boston Castle?

Boston Castle is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ashiq Hussain (Independent), Saghir Alam (Labour Party) and Taiba Yasseen (Independent).

All postcodesin Boston Castle

S651DP

Chatham Street

S602PD

Wellgate

S609SY

Main Street

S609EY

Boston Castle

S651PF

St Anns Road

S602JP

Town Street

S601TA

Boston Castle

S603DE

Lymister Avenue

S601FR

Boston Castle

S602BQ

Moorgate Road

S603BP

Haworth Bank

S602TZ

Moorgate Road

S652AW

Old Clifton Lane

S602TG

Broom Road

S609ZS

Rawmarsh Road

S603NL

Vernon Road

S602BP

Hall Road

S602QL

Broom Valley Road

S603DB

Shoreham Avenue

S951AJ

Boston Castle

S602DA

Moorgate Street

S609NL

Boston Castle

S609RL

Boston Castle

S603ES

Oakwood Grove

S603BS

Norfolk Way

S603AW

Mile Oak Road

S602HG

Ship Hill

S601AN

Westgate

S601BX

Dodds Close

S604NB

Haworth Lane

S602QY

Broom Valley Road

S601EY

Amen Corner

S603EZ

Carlingford Road

S602RT

Shawsfield Road

S609PY

Boston Castle

S652AX

Lister Street

S601ER

Central Road

S603EF

Shoreham Road

S602SQ

Broom Chase

S601PH

Bridgegate

S602SZ

Fraser Road

S609LY

Boston Castle

S602SY

Broomfield Grove

S602NA

Clifton Bank

S609JJ

Boston Castle

S602RL

Lisle Road

S602RN

Brunswick Road

S602UB

Lawton Lane

S601EW

Brinsworth Street

S601PT

High Street

S601DA

Sheffield Road

S602QZ

Norrels Croft

S603NH

Broom Avenue

S602QW

Ramsden Road

S601FQ

Boston Castle

S601NG

Corporation Street

S603HB

Beaconsfield Road

S951AY

Boston Castle

S602UD

Oakwood Hall Drive

S601PW

All Saints Square

S602SB

Oxley Grove

S602JF

Canklow Road

S601FF

High Street

S609ST

Main Street

S603EB

Hallam Road

S652TW

Gilberthorpe Street

S609NH

Boston Castle

S601AS

Westgate

S602QQ

Lilian Street South

S602JB

Canklow Road

S601QX

Old Town Hall

S651ER

Wharncliffe Street

S602EG

Broom Hayes

S602PR

Gerard Road

S609QE

Boston Castle

S602AP

Moorgate Chase

S601RB

Greasbrough Road

S609ZU

Boston Castle

S951AW

Boston Castle

S601FB

Centurion Business Park

S602JT

The Maltings

S609SW

Main Street

S609RR

Boston Castle

S609HJ

Boston Castle

S951AD

Boston Castle

S609SX

Main Street

S652ED

Boswell Street

S603ED

Hallam Road

S601AJ

Main Street

S601FP

Market Street

S601BQ

Westgate

S951AT

Boston Castle

S602TH

Moorgate Street

S602PL

Nabeel Court

S603AQ

Oakwood Hall Drive

S601NR

Market Street

S651DE

Doncaster Gate

S603BX

Mortain Road

S602XR

Boston Castle

S652TH

Middle Lane