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Leake & Butterwick

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About

Leake & Butterwick is a primarily residential neighborhood located in Boston's Dorchester section, centered along its namesake intersecting streets. The area consists largely of multi-family homes, including triple-deckers and two-family houses, with some smaller apartment buildings mixed in. Its streets are lined with mature trees, creating a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from busier commercial corridors nearby.

The neighborhood is served by local shops and services along Dorchester Avenue and Adams Street. A very specific local landmark is the historic Second Church in Dorchester, a striking stone building with a tall spire that has anchored the area for over a century. Residents have convenient access to the MBTA Red Line via the nearby Fields Corner station, connecting the community to downtown Boston and beyond.

Area overview

On average Leake & Butterwick has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leake & Butterwick is £41,940 per year. There are 5 schools in Leake & Butterwick: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Leake & Butterwick is home to around 7,560 people, with a population density of about 71.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leake & Butterwick Population
7,560
Population density
71.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.49(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.57(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-43%)
Public order
2.78(-60%)
Other crime
2.38(+1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,009
92.71%
Other White
312
4.13%
Other
29
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.34%
Indian
25
0.33%
Total population: 7,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,840
28.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,188
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,001
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
969
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
778
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 6,466

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,456
47.13%
Owns with a mortgage
805
26.06%
Other social rented
355
11.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
7.54%
Social rents from council
126
4.08%
Total households: 3,089

Property prices in Leake & Butterwick

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Leake & Butterwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leake & Butterwick 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 Leake & Butterwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced1£105,000
Detached64£249,950
Semi-Detached14£173,750

10 years median price trend in Leake & Butterwick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leake & Butterwick.

All postcodes in Leake & Butterwick

PE220JT

Tyler Crescent

PE229PF

Church Road

PE220QJ

Grovefield Lane

PE229HD

Mill Lane

PE229DZ

Cragmire Lane

PE229QH

Washdyke Lane

PE220HH

Upsall Road

PE229HU

Wainfleet Road

PE220LF

Butterwick Road

PE220JP

Weirs Lane

PE229BA

Ivery Lane

PE229PP

Chapel Road

PE229DY

Broadgate

PE229RZ

The Gride

PE229AG

Main Road

PE229EW

Church End

PE220HS

Watery Lane

PE220AW

Highgate

PE229JL

Sea Lane

PE229DJ

Common Drove

PE220PS

Lowfields Lane

PE229JD

Moat Lane

PE220NU

Clampgate Road

PE229EL

Church Close

PE220DL

Sea End

PE229AD

Main Road

PE220JX

Centenary Close

PE220LZ

Drove Road

PE229SB

The Gride

PE229QJ

Station Road

PE220JG

Prince William Drive

PE229HQ

Jude Gate

PE229RJ

Lade Bank

PE220BZ

Davids Lane

PE229DG

Sea Dyke

PE220NA

Shore Road

PE229HZ

Seadyke Road

PE220HB

Vinters Way

PE220PX

Boston Long Hedges

PE229QR

Millersview

PE229DA

Soulby Lane

PE220PJ

Oak House Lane

PE229NJ

School Lane

PE220NH

Shore Road

PE220DE

Sea End

PE229BU

Common Road

PE220BU

West End Road

Data Sources

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