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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 moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £227,922 in Five Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,377 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Five Village 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 Five Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£248,000
Semi-Detached9£173,000
Terraced4£174,000

10 years median price trend in Five Village

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

All postcodes in Five Village

PE202AY

Marsh Lane

PE202JA

Sutterton Enterprise Park

PE202QA

Washdike Drove

PE202QD

Wigtoft Bank

PE202LL

Washdike Road

PE202BZ

Randolph Road

PE203AE

Hoffleet Stow

PE202LU

St Marys Drive

PE202JU

Maidens Road

PE202BW

Whitecross Gate

PE202EW

Spalding Road

PE202AN

Five Village

PE203ED

Donington Road

PE202LY

Dowdyke Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.