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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 273 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% 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 £42,797 per year. There are 6 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
273
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.7%
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
121.61(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.29(+316%)
Shoplifting
41.48(+381%)
Public order
39.25(+338%)
Other theft
25.14(+278%)
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

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Boston Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,250 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boston Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£315,000
Flats19£103,000
Semi-Detached39£192,500
Terraced29£124,699

10 years median price trend in Boston Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boston Castle.

All postcodes in Boston Castle

S651DQ

Ash Mount

S652TN

Gilberthorpe Street

S601PT

High Street

S602AX

Fairleigh Drive

S602RS

Shawsfield Road

S603NQ

Broom Avenue

S651DD

Drummond Street

S651HB

Carlisle Street

S651HG

Boston Castle

S603EH

Woodfoot Road

S601BY

Bow Bridge Close

S601FE

Magna Way

S602NF

Albion Road

S602RY

Brunswick Road

S602TS

Grove Bank

S603DE

Lymister Avenue

S951AT

Boston Castle

S601PL

Bridgegate

S601QB

College Walk

S602AY

Moorgate Road

S602BA

Boston Castle Grove

S602NH

Wellgate

S602QF

Gerard Road

S602QZ

Norrels Croft

S609SG

Main Street

S651AB

Kenneth Street

S601DG

Ickles Way

S601FW

Boston Castle

S602BE

Boston Castle

S602ES

Grove Road

S602UW

Rother View Road

S603DA

Hallam Road

S603DF

Stafford Drive

S609SZ

Main Street

S651HL

Boston Castle

S652TW

Gilberthorpe Street

S602RN

Brunswick Road

S601BD

Westgate

S601DX

Sheffield Road

S602RW

Rencliffe Avenue

S602TY

Moorgate Road

S602XL

Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate

S603ER

Oakwood Road East

S651AD

Kenneth Street

S652AN

Garfield Mount

S652TL

Gilberthorpe Street

S601NP

Corporation Street

S602EF

Fairleigh Court

S602LP

Albion Road

S602QH

Broom Valley Road

S602SX

Broom Road

S602UN

Boston Castle

S603DU

Lymister Avenue

S603NH

Broom Avenue

S603RB

Oakwood Hall Drive

S609JB

Boston Castle

S609TE

Main Street

S602BN

Welham Drive

S602QR

Richard Road

S601BZ

Mill Close

S601SA

Rawmarsh Road

S609NZ

Boston Castle

S652EE

Arundel Road

S651NJ

Lindum Terrace

S652AT

Parkfield Road

S602BS

Hall Grove

S602ET

Moorgate Road

S602TA

Broom Road

S602UT

Rother View Road

S609ND

Boston Castle

S609SJ

Main Street

S609ZY

Main Street

S651HY

Drummond Street

S652AA

Clifton Lane

S951AY

Boston Castle

S601PA

Corporation Street

S602DZ

Douglas Street

S602LQ

Whybourne Grove

S602PA

Wellgate

S602QD

Horace Street

S602QJ

Harehills Road

S602RQ

Brunswick Road

S603AH

Green Croft Close

S604NB

Haworth Lane

S609BU

Boston Castle

S652AZ

Clifton Grove

S602HD

Downs Row

S601AN

Westgate

S601PW

All Saints Square

S601QP

Frederick Street

S602LH

Whybourne Terrace

S602ND

Wellgate Terrace

S602PR

Gerard Road

S602UP

Rother View Road

S603AW

Mile Oak Road

S603AZ

Moorgate Road

S602LD

Hollowgate

S602NX

Mabel Street

S602SP

Broom Court

S603EB

Hallam Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.