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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

S602YG

Boston Castle

S609NY

Boston Castle

S651DU

Doncaster Road

S652AP

Old Clifton Lane

S603DR

Lymister Avenue

S602XG

West Bawtry Road

S602RL

Lisle Road

S602RU

Brunswick Road

S601PD

Church Street

S602DB

Kingsley Court

S602NB

Mansfield Road

S602PW

Gerard Road

S603HA

Beaconsfield Road

S651AU

Effingham Street

S601TD

Boston Castle

S601PH

Bridgegate

S602UD

Oakwood Hall Drive

S603DT

Shoreham Drive

S609SS

Boston Castle

S651DE

Doncaster Gate

S951BB

Boston Castle

S609SY

Main Street

S601BQ

Westgate

S601FJ

New York Way

S602BQ

Moorgate Road

S602SH

Wade Close

S602UR

Rother View Road

S602XJ

Wood Lane

S651PQ

St Anns Road

S601AJ

Main Street

S601TY

Rawmarsh Road

S602AG

Moorgate Road

S602RJ

Lisle Road

S601DH

Fullerton Road

S603EA

Woodfoot Road

S603ET

Lime Grove

S651AJ

Effingham Street

S651JQ

Eastwood Lane

S652BD

Park Mount

S652TR

Gilberthorpe Drive

S601AS

Westgate

S602BF

Moorgate Road

S602NS

Francis Street

S602SY

Broomfield Grove

S603DL

Middle Drive

S603EN

Broom Lane

S609ST

Main Street

S651DG

Doncaster Gate

S601DJ

Fullerton Road

S601NG

Corporation Street

S602DN

Douglas Street

S602ER

Grove Road

S602QP

Richard Road

S609EY

Boston Castle

S603EE

Queensway

S602AR

Reneville Road

S602HG

Ship Hill

S603EX

Swifte Road

S651AG

College Street

S601EY

Amen Corner

S601FA

Boston Castle

S602AJ

Mountenoy Road

S602BY

Oak Tree Court

S602DD

Castle View

S602LZ

Wellgate

S603NF

Beechwood Road

S609ZT

Rawmarsh Road

S651AP

Effingham Square

S651HW

Boston Castle

S652AS

Clifton Crescent North

S602LA

Hollowgate

S651HE

Spring Street

S651HZ

Henry Street

S601BB

Oil Mill Fold

S601QH

Bridge Street

S602JS

Coke Lane

S602TP

Moorgate Road

S603DG

Stafford Crescent

S603DH

Lymister Avenue

S603PJ

Wickersley Road

S609JH

Boston Castle

S609QS

Boston Castle

S609TD

Main Street

S651HN

Spring Walk

S602HY

Maltkiln Street

S602RP

Rencliffe Avenue

S602TH

Moorgate Street

S602XR

Boston Castle

S603BS

Norfolk Way

S603EF

Shoreham Road

S603EL

Broom Lane

S609ZW

Main Street

S652PH

Badsley Moor Lane

S602AF

South Grove

S609SB

Main Street

S609ZZ

Main Street

S651BJ

Effingham Street

S651DY

Doncaster Road

S601QT

Rawmarsh Road

S602DS

Wilfred Street

Data Sources

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