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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

S602PT

Godstone Road

S602QG

Ramsden Road

S602SD

Guest Road

S603RA

Oakwood Hall Drive

S651DA

Doncaster Gate

S652PJ

Johnson Court

S951AW

Boston Castle

S601FT

Millfold Rise

S601PP

High Street

S601QJ

Bridge Street

S602TG

Broom Road

S603AB

Oakwood Road West

S603BY

Mortain Road

S609SX

Main Street

S609ZX

Main Street

S601DF

Marsh Street

S601QX

Old Town Hall

S601RU

Rawmarsh Road

S601RY

Greasbrough Road

S602NW

Wellgate

S602PN

Gerard Road

S602PX

Godstone Road

S602PY

Warwick Street

S602RD

Norrels Drive

S602UZ

Rother Road

S602XQ

West Bawtry Road

S603ES

Oakwood Grove

S603NG

Broom Avenue

S609SA

Main Street

S651AL

Effingham Street

S651DT

Doncaster Road

S651HH

Boston Castle

S652AG

Clifton Terrace

S652AY

Middleton Road

S601QS

Boston Castle

S602AU

Moorgate Road

S602NN

Wellgate

S602SU

Broom Road

S603AD

The Green

S601PN

Red Lion Yard

S601SN

Bridgegate

S602BD

Boston Castle Terrace

S602DR

Mansfield Road

S602EU

South Terrace

S602QA

Warwick Street

S603PL

Ledsham Road

S652AW

Old Clifton Lane

S601EW

Brinsworth Street

S601RZ

Rawmarsh Road

S602AP

Moorgate Chase

S602NU

Mabel Street

S602RX

Brunswick Road

S603DD

Lymister Avenue

S609SF

Don Street

S651ER

Wharncliffe Street

S951AU

Boston Castle

S601NU

Market Street

S602HZ

Alma Road

S602JR

Town Street

S602QL

Broom Valley Road

S603DQ

Stafford Drive

S603EW

Broom Lane

S609RH

Boston Castle

S609ZQ

Rawmarsh Road

S951AZ

Boston Castle

S601FX

Boston Castle

S602BW

Hall Road

S602HX

Coke Hill

S602TZ

Moorgate Road

S602UB

Lawton Lane

S603BE

Moorgate Road

S609ZS

Rawmarsh Road

S651AZ

Doncaster Gate

S651BB

Summerfield

S651HA

Carlisle Street

S652PU

Harcourt Terrace

S601AP

Westgate

S601BN

Sheffield Road

S601FL

Phoenix Riverside

S602BG

Moorgate Road

S602PU

Godstone Road

S602QX

Broom Valley Road

S603BW

Haworth Crescent

S603BZ

Mortain Road

S609RE

Boston Castle

S651AF

College Street

S651EL

Drummond Street

S651EY

Dixon Street

S651JJ

Howard Street

S652AF

Allan Street

S601DA

Sheffield Road

S601RB

Greasbrough Road

S601TR

Boston Castle

S602TX

Whiston Grove

S652AH

Clifton Lane

S601AA

Main Street

S601FQ

Boston Castle

S601PQ

Bridgegate

S601QY

Main Street

S602AW

Moorgate Road

Data Sources

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