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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

S609SD

Main Street

S609ZR

Rawmarsh Road

S609SN

Main Street

S602AN

Reneville Road

S602DJ

The Crofts

S602QS

Broom Valley Road

S602QY

Broom Valley Road

S603EY

Oakwood Grove

S651EH

Howard Street

S652AR

Clifton Crescent South

S601AR

Unity Place

S601EN

Bessemer Park

S601QU

Howard Street

S602LB

Boston Castle

S602LU

Wellgate

S602NE

Boston Castle

S602TF

Broom Terrace

S602TR

Moorgate Grove

S602UF

Sitwell Vale

S603BN

Queensway Court

S609SE

Main Street

S652BQ

Clifton Park View

S652PS

Badsley Moor Lane

S951AJ

Boston Castle

S602EY

Moorgate Street

S602TW

College Park Close

S601BP

The Point

S601RD

Centenary Way

S602BP

Hall Road

S609SH

Main Street

S651AA

Vicarage Lane

S651DR

Chatham Street

S601ER

Central Road

S601FG

Magna Business Park

S601FS

Foundry Place

S602JW

Town Street

S602LE

Hollowgate

S603AN

Moorgate Road

S609RA

Boston Castle

S651EW

Elliott Court

S652AU

Lister Street

S951AG

Boston Castle

S603EU

Renway Road

S602UH

Boston Castle

S601ED

Central Road

S651DH

Doncaster Gate

S609SL

Main Street

S601DE

Boston Castle

S651DJ

Doncaster Gate

S652PL

Carlton Avenue

S652PQ

Badsley Street

S652PR

Gordon Terrace

S661GJ

Boston Castle

S602AS

Beech En Hurst

S651AQ

Effingham Street

S651HJ

Boston Castle

S652AL

Aldred Street

S652QX

Badsley Court

S602JQ

Canklow Road

S602QN

Ramsden Road

S603DN

Lymister Avenue

S603EZ

Carlingford Road

S609QQ

Boston Castle

S651EG

Howard Street

S652TP

Gilberthorpe Street

S602DP

Stanley Street

S602QQ

Lilian Street South

S601DR

Boston Castle

S601FR

Boston Castle

S601PF

Upper Millgate

S602AD

Moorgate Road

S602UY

Rother Terrace

S603HD

Beaconsfield Road

S651DP

Chatham Street

S951AX

Boston Castle

S601PJ

Bridgegate

S602LR

Wellgate

S602PS

Tooker Road

S602SE

Guest Place

S609SQ

Main Street

S951AE

Boston Castle

S601BX

Dodds Close

S601FZ

Boston Castle

S601NR

Market Street

S601QQ

Frederick Street

S602BZ

Snail Hill

S602PD

Wellgate

S602SB

Oxley Grove

S603BP

Haworth Bank

S603DW

Saxton Drive

S609LY

Boston Castle

S651DZ

Doncaster Road

S651HQ

Boston Castle

S652AJ

Clifton Lane

S602DG

Moorgate Street

S602JG

Boston Castle

S601PZ

Essoldo Chambers

S602QT

Broom Valley Road

S602RH

Brunswick Road

S602SS

Broom Crescent

Data Sources

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