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S60 2DD

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Overview

Postcode S60 2DD 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, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rotherham Central is £38,007 per year. The nearest station is Rotherham Station, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Boston Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Rotherham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rotherham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Rotherham Central is £38,007 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from S60 2DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rotherham Central near S60 2DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rotherham Station located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S60 2DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Rotherham Station

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Rotherham Station
1 mi

Rotherham Central

N/A

Walking directions to Rotherham Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S60 2DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBoston ParkMediumWalking directions to Boston Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
4,133.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.02(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.21(+69%)
Public order
10.59(+20%)
Other theft
10.59(+59%)
Shoplifting
8.07(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
68.4%
Other White
28
8.59%
Pakistani
23
7.06%
Other
10
3.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.45%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
42.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.68%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
40.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
24.35%
Owns outright
13
11.3%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.43%
Other social rented
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Boston Castle

Median price£194,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £267K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Boston Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boston Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£360,000£280
Semi-Detached41£200,000£188
Terraced21£115,000£145
Flats14£112,500£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boston Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boston Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,000£102,500£140,000£53,000
2017£207,500£72,500£125,000£68,000
2018£260,000£95,000£135,000£71,000
2019£340,000£86,150£135,000£71,250
2020£335,000£68,000£145,000£89,000
2021£342,500£87,050£158,500£97,750
2022£370,000£90,000£180,000£114,500
2023£370,000£107,500£192,750£112,500
2024£373,500£87,000£190,000£115,000
2025£313,500£105,000£200,000£117,000
2026£370,000£117,500£190,000£98,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boston Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boston Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£151£139£72
2017£176£130£126£92
2018£189£152£140£88
2019£215£161£129£86
2020£221£138£137£107
2021£248£146£157£109
2022£257£153£176£117
2023£273£174£199£129
2024£283£158£183£140
2025£265£181£194£146
2026£288£143£176£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boston Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boston Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S60 2DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S60 2DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2026251, Canklow Road, Rotherham, S60 2JHOtherLeasehold£30,000
26 Nov 20252, Rother Terrace, Rotherham, S60 2UYTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the S60 2DD postcode area, located within Rotherham Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S60 2DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCanklow Woods Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 mi16 plusThomas Rotherham CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryOakwood High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S60 2DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S60 2DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier237-239 Canklow Road, Canklow, Rotherham, S60 2JHWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miTesco ExpressMoorgate Road, Moorgate, Rotherham, S60 2AYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rotherham district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S60 2DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashiq Hussain

Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Saghir Alam

Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Taiba Yasseen

Boston Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Sarah Champion

Rotherham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictRotherhamE08000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyRotherhamE14001452
WardBoston CastleE05012996
ParishRotherham, unparished areaE43000172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rotherham CentralE02001594
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rotherham 017AE01007677
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2015-03-01

Frequently asked questions about S60 2DD

Is S60 2DD (Rotherham Central) safe?

The area around S60 2DD records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near S60 2DD?

The median sale price around S60 2DD in Rotherham Central is £194,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S60 2DD?

There are 7 schools close to S60 2DD, including Canklow Woods Primary School (Good), Thomas Rotherham College (Good) and Oakwood High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S60 2DD?

The closest station to S60 2DD is Rotherham Station, about 1,504 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around S60 2DD?

S60 2DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S60 2DD (Rotherham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rotherham covering S60 2DD is Sarah Champion (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ashiq Hussain (Independent), Saghir Alam (Labour Party) and Taiba Yasseen (Independent).