Postcode S60 2RJ 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 South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rotherham South is £51,606 per year. The nearest station is Rotherham Central located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Rotherham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Rotherham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rotherham South is £51,606 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from S60 2RJ.
Rotherham South near S60 2RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rotherham Central located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2RJ postcode area, located within Rotherham South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S60 2RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | McColl's | Broom Valley Road, Rotherham, S60 2QY | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.3 mi | Eden Off Licence | 74 Broom Lane, Rotherham, S60 3EW | Walking directions to Eden Off Licence |
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 2RJ, 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.