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Boston Central & North

About

Boston's Central and North area encompasses the dense downtown core and the historic neighborhoods immediately to its north. The Financial District's skyscrapers give way to the brick buildings of Government Center and the West End. This zone is a hub for transit, with North Station serving as a major rail terminus beneath the TD Garden arena. The area is defined by the juxtaposition of modern government complexes and some of the city's oldest streets.

Crossing the Charles River via the Charlestown Bridge leads to the distinct neighborhood of Charlestown, anchored by the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution. The area's geography is shaped by the river and the former Mill Creek basin. A network of elevated highways, including the Central Artery, threads through the district, creating a stark urban landscape beneath its overpasses.

Area overview

On average Boston Central & North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boston Central & North is £40,758 per year. There are 4 schools in Boston Central & North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Boston Central & North is home to around 8,732 people, with a population density of about 2,718.4 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

201

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Boston Central & North Population

8,732

Population density

2,718.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

97.46(+185%)

Anti-social behaviour

69.17(+321%)

Shoplifting

45.81(+416%)

Criminal damage and arson

22.45(+201%)

Other theft

16.61(+186%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,460

51.08%

Other White

3,197

36.61%

Other

231

2.65%

Other Asian

113

1.29%

African

106

1.21%

Total population: 8,732

Economics

No qualifications

2,202

30.89%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,392

19.53%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

933

13.09%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

856

12.01%

Level 3 (A level)

772

10.83%

Total 16+ residents: 7,128

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,608

42.45%

Owns outright

825

21.78%

Owns with a mortgage

633

16.71%

Other social rented

408

10.77%

Social rents from council

166

4.38%

Total households: 3,788

Property prices in Boston Central & North

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Boston Central & North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £387,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boston Central & North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£245,000	£162,000	£200,000	£271,000	£321,500
Flats	11	£72,000	£58,000	£66,500	£87,075	£96,000
Semi-Detached	16	£152,500	£112,500	£127,500	£181,250	£223,625
Terraced	16	£117,500	£89,000	£103,750	£132,500	£205,000

10 years median price trend in Boston Central & North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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