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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. 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
268
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
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

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Boston Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boston Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£350,000£3,103
Flats13£110,000£1,854
Semi-Detached39£200,000£2,028
Terraced25£115,000£1,563

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

S602LU

Wellgate

S601BP

The Point

S651AP

Effingham Square

S609TB

Main Street

S601DP

Sheffield Road

S603EA

Woodfoot Road

S651JQ

Eastwood Lane

S602QD

Horace Street

S602TF

Broom Terrace

S602AX

Fairleigh Drive

S601GD

High Street

S601DR

Boston Castle

S601QY

Main Street

S603BZ

Mortain Road

S601PJ

Bridgegate

S601TY

Rawmarsh Road

S602BS

Hall Grove

S603BW

Haworth Crescent

S602UW

Rother View Road

S609RH

Boston Castle

S603EJ

Broom Lane

S602DP

Stanley Street

S601BB

Oil Mill Fold

S601TR

Boston Castle

S609SU

Main Street

S652PY

Victoria Avenue

S603BT

Hallam Road

S601ED

Central Road

S651BB

Summerfield

S601DH

Fullerton Road

S602JG

Boston Castle

S652PX

Granville Terrace

S601DE

Boston Castle

S651EQ

Eastwood Lane

S602TP

Moorgate Road

S602SD

Guest Road

S609RJ

Boston Castle

S602HZ

Alma Road

S602DS

Wilfred Street

S609TA

Main Street

S652AL

Aldred Street

S602UY

Rother Terrace

S651DR

Chatham Street

S603PN

Wickersley Road

S602DH

South Grove

S652AZ

Clifton Grove

S652AR

Clifton Crescent South

S602PX

Godstone Road

S651HL

Winchester Court

S602TQ

Heather Close

S601FE

Magna Way

S602LE

Hollowgate

S951BB

Boston Castle

S601AR

Unity Place

S652AT

Parkfield Road

S651HF

Centenary Way

S602PZ

Bernard Street

S602QN

Ramsden Road

S602NU

Mabel Street

S601AA

Main Street

S603NF

Beechwood Road

S603BN

Queensway Court

S603HA

Beaconsfield Road

S602BD

Boston Castle Terrace

S609SZ

Main Street

S601BW

Bradmarsh Way

S602QU

Broom Valley Road

S652PT

Ellesmere Terrace

S651PQ

St Anns Road

S609ZX

Main Street

S601DW

Boston Castle

S602NG

William Street

S602RX

Brunswick Road

S601TD

Boston Castle

S601SN

Bridgegate

S603EW

Broom Lane

S602SR

Broom Road

S601PF

Upper Millgate

S609QQ

Boston Castle

S603EH

Woodfoot Road

S601FG

Magna Business Park

S603RA

Oakwood Hall Drive

S602BB

Woodfield Villas

S603AA

Broom Valley Road

S601FA

Boston Castle

S602NH

Wellgate

S602SW

Broom Road

S601PL

Bridgegate

S602SX

Broom Road

S602UG

Moorgate View

S602XJ

Wood Lane

S602BY

Oak Tree Court

S602AB

Nightingale Close

S951AG

Boston Castle

S652BA

Badsley Moor Lane

S602LQ

Whybourne Grove

S601BD

Westgate

S602DD

Castle View

S602DT

Mansfield Road

S602BH

Moorgate Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.