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About

Five Village ward is located in the southern part of Boston, comprising the neighborhoods of Dorchester Heights, Port Norfolk, Cedar Grove, and parts of Adams Corner and Lower Mills. Its residential streets are primarily lined with triple-decker homes and single-family houses, creating a dense urban fabric. The area includes several parks, such as the expansive Pope John Paul II Park Reservation along the Neponset River.

The ward's history is tied to the Dorchester Pottery Works, a kiln and workshop that operated for much of the 20th century. Commercial activity centers along Dorchester Avenue and Gallivan Boulevard, providing local services. The Neponset River forms a significant natural boundary, with the restored estuary and riverwalk offering green space amidst the city landscape.

Area overview

On average Five Village has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Five Village is £43,643 per year. There are 2 schools in Five Village: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Five Village is home to around 4,076 people, with a population density of about 67.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Five Village Population
4,076
Population density
67.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.63(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.76(-24%)
Other theft
9.08(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-18%)
Burglary
5.89(+77%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,812
93.55%
Other White
184
4.52%
Irish
14
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
0.22%
Total population: 4,075

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
886
25.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
663
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
524
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
500
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
499
14.54%
Total 16+ residents: 3,431

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
713
41.17%
Owns with a mortgage
497
28.7%
Other social rented
252
14.55%
Social rents from council
115
6.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
6.52%
Total households: 1,732

Property prices in Five Village

Median price£246,500
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £289K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 (about £230 per square foot) in Five Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Five Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£252,500£235
Semi-Detached6£181,475£215
Terraced3£164,000£152
Flats1£76,500£105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Five Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Five Village.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£127,000£194,000
2017£215,000£129,000£103,000
2018£205,000£136,000£140,000
2019£228,248£142,000£180,000
2020£235,000£133,000£136,475
2021£252,500£155,000£165,995
2022£271,000£184,750£190,000
2023£252,000£183,248£135,000
2024£255,495£189,995£135,000
2025£248,000£189,973£175,000
2026£255,000£136,000£164,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Five Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Five Village.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£155£134
2017£168£150£171
2018£172£149£167
2019£160£153£182
2020£191£138£136
2021£200£179£196
2022£236£200£208
2023£259£250£179
2024£238£245£200
2025£238£232£193
2026£219£175£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Five Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Five Village in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.