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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

S602SA

Wade Close

S651AJ

Effingham Street

S652BD

Park Mount

S602SS

Broom Crescent

S602EN

Moorgate Road

S602SN

Broom Road

S652AP

Old Clifton Lane

S602PA

Wellgate

S602AG

Moorgate Road

S602YG

Boston Castle

S601SA

Rawmarsh Road

S602QX

Broom Valley Road

S601DG

Ickles Way

S602AF

South Grove

S651AF

College Street

S601EN

Bessemer Park

S651AL

Effingham Street

S602AD

Moorgate Road

S602RZ

Oxley Grove

S601QT

Rawmarsh Road

S603DG

Stafford Crescent

S651AG

College Street

S602SP

Broom Court

S602PE

Clifton Terrace

S601NP

Corporation Street

S652TN

Gilberthorpe Street

S603NJ

Oakwood Drive

S601RZ

Rawmarsh Road

S602LH

Whybourne Terrace

S602JW

Town Street

S602XA

Canklow Road

S602RD

Norrels Drive

S603NG

Broom Avenue

S602TA

Broom Road

S652PU

Harcourt Terrace

S602RW

Rencliffe Avenue

S602AZ

Moorgate Avenue

S601QH

Bridge Street

S661GJ

Boston Castle

S602AQ

Boston Castle

S601BN

Sheffield Road

S602PU

Godstone Road

S609SD

Main Street

S609SA

Main Street

S602RA

Broom Valley Road

S602LA

Hollowgate

S603PJ

Wickersley Road

S601QN

Frederick Street

S652PN

Badsley Street

S601FL

Phoenix Riverside

S609SE

Main Street

S652QX

Badsley Court

S602BG

Moorgate Road

Data Sources

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