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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

S602DL

Douglas Street

S602RT

Shawsfield Road

S602TD

Treherne Road

S602YP

Broom Crescent

S603AQ

Oakwood Hall Drive

S603EG

Woodfoot Road

S651AY

Vicarage Lane

S651HD

Spring Street

S603DY

Woodfoot Road

S603PN

Wickersley Road

S609QH

Boston Castle

S951AD

Boston Castle

S601QA

Domine Lane

S602JH

Canklow Road

S602JP

Town Street

S602NG

William Street

S602PZ

Bernard Street

S651HF

Centenary Way

S652AE

Albany Street

S652AX

Lister Street

S652DZ

Boston Castle

S601DP

Sheffield Road

S602SN

Broom Road

S609HJ

Boston Castle

S601RR

Northfield Road

S602AT

Reneville Close

S602JB

Canklow Road

S602SZ

Fraser Road

S602UG

Moorgate View

S651EZ

Carlisle Street

S652BE

Aldred Court

S601DW

Boston Castle

S601FH

Temple Close

S602DE

Henderson Court

S602HB

Moorgate Street

S602NR

Wellgate

S602PE

Clifton Terrace

S602TT

Moorgate Grove

S603DJ

Middle Drive

S603NJ

Oakwood Drive

S609SW

Main Street

S652PP

Badsley Street South

S601GD

High Street

S602JA

The Maltings

S602JF

Canklow Road

S602JU

Rotherstoke Close

S602XA

Canklow Road

S609RD

Boston Castle

S614YH

Boston Castle

S652PG

Badsley Moor Lane

S609RJ

Boston Castle

S609ZU

Boston Castle

S651EB

Catherine Street

Data Sources

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