Postcode S60 2SW 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 186.0 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 Central located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Rotherham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Rotherham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from S60 2SW.
Rotherham Central near S60 2SW 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Rotherham Central | N/A | Walking directions to Rotherham Central |
Based on 108 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £103,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £124,699 |
10 year median price trend in Boston Castle
In the S60 2SW postcode area, located within Rotherham Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S60 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | McColl's | Broom Valley Road, Rotherham, S60 2QY | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.4 mi | best-one | Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham, S65 2TH | Walking directions to best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Moorgate Road, Moorgate, Rotherham, S60 2AY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sprouts Supermarket | 174 Wellgate, Rotherham, S60 2PE | Walking directions to Sprouts Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Simply Local | Eastwood Mount, Rotherham, S65 2TQ | Walking directions to Simply Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.