Property market | £173,541 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is East Midlands (50.8 miles) | |
Broadband | 42.2mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 94.7% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 5.3% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 540 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 196 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Boston and Skegness level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.9 | Population of 64,637 | Happiness is Below Average for Lincolnshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Boston) | |
Commute (approx) | - York (111 mins) - Kings Cross (129 mins) - Leeds (130 mins) - Birmingham New Street (157 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (209 mins) | |
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£173,541 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is East Midlands (50.8 miles) | |
42.2mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.9 | 64,637 | Happiness is Below Average for Lincolnshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 540 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 196 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Boston and Skegness level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Boston) | |
- York (111 mins) - Kings Cross (129 mins) - Leeds (130 mins) - Birmingham New Street (157 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (209 mins) | |
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Boston has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Hubbert's Bridge Boston, Asda Boston Superstore, Farmfoods Boston, Iceland Boston, Iceland Boston Food Warehouse, Lidl Langrick Boston, Morrisons Daily Boston Wide Bargate. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Blackfriars, Boston Central Racing Pigeon, Boston Snooker Centre, Britannia Fun Bar, Browns Cocktail Bar, Carpenters Arms, Domuk Pizza at The Folly, G... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: A Taste of Portugal, Boston Spice, Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant, Continental Restaurant, Country Gourmet, Crumbs, Delfino, Dessert City, Drago... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Boston Lock Cafe, Bus Station Cafe, Cafe Beira Alta, Cafe Noglish, Caffe Nero, Costa Coffee, Outpatients' Coffee Shop, The Coffee Pod, The I Cafe. Boston has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Boston has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £278,843, which is up 1.6% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £173,541 (up 1.6% on last year) , a terraced house £137,775 (up 0.2% on last year) and a flat £93,968. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £583 per month. Property prices in Boston are slightly lower than the average property prices across Lincolnshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Boston, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Lincolnshire region.
Property data is based on Boston level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Boston, or click here to browse the longer list of Boston property transactions from 2023.
Boston has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Bridge House Independent School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2017. There are 4 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Boston West Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Carlton Road Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Staniland Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Bridge House Independent School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
Tower Road Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Haven High Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Boston High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | No |
The Boston Grammar School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | No |
Park Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary Free schools - Mixed | No |
The John Fielding Special School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Wyberton Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Staniland Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/20/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Wyberton Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/7/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (17/01/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Boston West Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/15/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Carlton Road Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/18/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Save school | Primary Free schools - Mixed | 2: Good (7/3/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
The John Fielding Special School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/7/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/16/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/21/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Tower Road Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/21/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Boston High School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 2: Good (11/14/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
The Boston Grammar School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | 2: Good (10/6/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Park Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/4/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Bridge House Independent School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (07/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston | |
Haven High Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (11/3/2022) | 57 submissions 71.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Boston |
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (7/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Boston |
School | Type |
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Staniland Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/20/2013) |
Wyberton Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/7/2016) |
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (17/01/2019) |
Boston West Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/15/2016) |
Carlton Road Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/18/2014) |
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/3/2015) |
The John Fielding Special School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/7/2013) |
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/16/2012) |
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/21/2012) |
Tower Road Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/21/2014) |
Boston High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2014) |
The Boston Grammar School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/6/2021) |
Park Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/4/2020) |
Bridge House Independent School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (07/11/2019) |
Haven High Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (11/3/2022) 57 submissions 71.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (7/11/2019) |
Station | Distance from Boston | Commute options |
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Boston A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- York (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Grand Central) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 136 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 137 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 164 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Hubberts Bridge A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Grand Central) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 129 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 130 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 157 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Spalding A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -8% from the previous year. | 15 miles |
- Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Hull Trains) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 87 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Grand Central) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 124 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Thameslink) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 144 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Boston) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Boston residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 94.7% | 81.7% |
Asian | 2.0% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Other | 1.2% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.7% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Boston and Skegness consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 9.7% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 11.3% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 6.1% | 540 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 14.9% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 7.1% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 15.5% | |
Routine occupations | 21.8% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 9.1% | 196 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.4% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Lincolnshire is average (57mbps). Boston is slower than this, with average download speeds of 42.2mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Boston and Skegness level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 42.2 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 88.6% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 3.0% |
Crime stats were found at the Boston level:
Type | Boston | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 83 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 6 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 34 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Boston.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Lincs and Northants | The Wash, River Witham, River Welland, River Nene | Far extent of tidal flooding from the Wash between Gibraltar point and Admiralty Point and the Tidal River Witham, the Tidal River Welland and the Tidal River Nene |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, Witham Haven and South Forty Foot Drain | Tidal flooding to the West of the Tidal Witham in Boston and surrounding areas |
Lincs and Northants | The Wash | Areas near the Wash frontage in Lincolnshire, from Gibraltar Point to Kirton Marsh |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, South Delph | Lower River Witham from Lincoln to Boston. Tributaries may also affect Woodhall Spa, Coningsby, South Kyme, and Bardney |
Lincs and Northants | South Forty Foot Drain and tributaries | Isolated properties and villages in wider low lying areas east of the South Forty Foot Drain and minor tributaries from Bourne to Boston |
Lincs and Northants | The Wash, River Witham | Tidal flooding in areas to the North of Boston, including Frithville, Fishtoft Drove, Hilldyke and Boston Long Hedges |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, Witham Haven | Waterside properties between Town Bridge and Haven Bridge in Boston including Haven Hall and the Music Centre in Boston |
Lincs and Northants | The Wash | Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Holland Fen to Northgate, including Swineshead, Kirton, Donington and Gosberton |
Lincs and Northants | The Wash, River Witham | Tidal flooding in areas to the south of Boston, including Chain Bridge, Wyberton, Frampton and Skeldyke |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, Witham Haven and Maud Foster Drain | Tidal flooding to the East of the Tidal Witham in Boston and surrounding areas, including Fishtoft |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, Witham Haven | Wider waterside properties between Grand Sluice and the Docks in Boston, including Irby Street, Witham Place, Wormgate, High Street, South Terrace and London Road |
Lincs and Northants | Tidal River Witham, Witham Haven | Areas near the Witham Haven, from Skirbeck to Hobhole Drain, including Spilsby road and Fishtoft |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, Haven Drain, Maud Foster Drain | Areas near the Witham Haven in Boston, including Boston and areas west of Maud Foster Drain |
Lincs and Northants | River Witham, Maud Foster Drain | Tidal flooding to the north of Boston, between the River Witham and Maud Foster Drain |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Boston, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £173,541 Detached: £278,843 | 83 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 | 6.1% residents in higher managerial positions 9.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Stamford, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £254,634 Detached: £398,071 | 61 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 12.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Oasby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £254,634 Detached: £398,071 | 61 | Primary: Secondary: | 12.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Navenby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £215,217 Detached: £318,484 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Heckington, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £215,217 Detached: £318,484 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £200,385 Detached: £293,113 | 77 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 8.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Tealby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £183,279 Detached: £284,541 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Walesby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £183,279 Detached: £284,541 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Boston, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £173,541 Detached: £278,843 | 83 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 |
Stamford, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £254,634 Detached: £398,071 | 61 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
Oasby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £254,634 Detached: £398,071 | 61 | Primary: Secondary: |
Navenby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £215,217 Detached: £318,484 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Heckington, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £215,217 Detached: £318,484 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £200,385 Detached: £293,113 | 77 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Tealby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £183,279 Detached: £284,541 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Walesby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £183,279 Detached: £284,541 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
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