Postcode S60 1DS is located in a minor urban area, within the Boston Castle ward of Rotherham in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Rotherham Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rotherham Central is £38,007 per year. The nearest station is Rotherham Station located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rotherham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Rotherham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rotherham Central is £38,007 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from S60 1DS.
Rotherham Central near S60 1DS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rotherham Station located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rotherham Station | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Rotherham Station |
| 0.6 mi | Rotherham Central | N/A | Walking directions to Rotherham Central |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 in Boston Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,250 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £116,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boston Castle
In the S60 1DS postcode area, located within Rotherham Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S60 1DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Today’s | 59 Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DA | Walking directions to Today’s |
| 0.4 mi | Rahman SuperStore | 121 Masbrough Street, Rotherham, S60 1HW | Walking directions to Rahman SuperStore |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | John Street, Rotherham, S60 1EG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Millmoor Minimarket | 157,159 Masbrough Street, Masbrough, Rotherham, S60 1HW | Walking directions to Millmoor Minimarket |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 237-239 Canklow Road, Canklow, Rotherham, S60 2JH | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S60 1DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashiq Hussain
Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024
Saghir Alam
Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024
Taiba Yasseen
Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Champion
Rotherham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.