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About

Boston is a market town in Lincolnshire, part of the East Midlands. It lies along the River Witham, roughly 35 miles east of Nottingham. The town has a historic port and is known for its agricultural trade, particularly in vegetables and flowers. Boston's economy has traditionally been tied to farming and food processing, with several industrial estates supporting local businesses.

The town features landmarks like St Botolph's Church, often called "The Stump" due to its tall tower. Boston also has a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture in its town center. The area is connected by rail and road, making it accessible for commuting and trade. Surrounding farmland and waterways contribute to its rural character while maintaining links to larger urban centers.

Area overview

On average Boston has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Boston is £39,549 per year. There are 31 schools in Boston: 19 primary (4 Outstanding and 11 Good) and 5 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boston Population
70,502
Population density
193.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
52,540
74.52%
Other White
13,697
19.43%
Other
728
1.03%
Indian
606
0.86%
African
357
0.51%
Total population: 70,505

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
9,967
33.9%
Owns with a mortgage
7,338
24.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,425
18.45%
Other social rented
3,757
12.78%
Social rents from council
1,969
6.7%
Total households: 29,404

Property prices in Boston

Based on 764 recent sales, the median property price is £206,072 in Boston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boston in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached450£257,000
Flats25£86,250
Semi-Detached186£170,000
Terraced103£135,000

10 years median price trend in Boston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boston.

All wards in Boston

Coastal

Fenside

Fishtoft

Five Village

Kirton and Frampton

Old Leake and Wrangle

Skirbeck

Staniland

Station

St Thomas'

Swineshead and Holland Fen

Trinity

West

Witham

Wyberton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.