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Boston Castle

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Rotherham / Boston Castle

About

Boston Castle ward in Rotherham covers an area in the town center, including key landmarks like Clifton Park and Rotherham Minster. The ward is named after Boston Castle, a historic hunting lodge built in the 18th century, which overlooks the town. The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, with Clifton Park offering leisure facilities and open grounds.

The ward includes parts of the town’s retail and civic core, with Rotherham Interchange providing transport links. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern developments, with some industrial sites toward the outskirts. The ward’s central location makes it a hub for local services and community events.

Area overview

On average Boston Castle has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Boston Castle is £34,126 per year. There are 6 schools in Boston Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
229
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boston Castle Population
15,237
Population density
1,837.1 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 111 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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£351,000
Flats15£103,000
Semi-Detached46£190,000
Terraced31£111,000

10 years price trend in Boston Castle

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.