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About

Skirbeck is a residential district situated along the western bank of the River Haven, directly across from Boston's historic town centre. The area is primarily composed of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, with local shops and services concentrated along its main roads. It functions as a quiet neighbourhood for commuters into the town, separated by the waterway yet connected by several bridges.

The parish church of St. Nicholas, with its distinctive spire, stands as a local landmark amidst the homes. The area includes the West End and stretches towards the railway line, with open spaces like the playing fields of Boston Rugby Club providing recreational ground. The riverbank offers views back towards the Stump and the port, tying the area to the town's broader maritime setting.

Area overview

On average Skirbeck has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skirbeck is £36,680 per year. There are 2 schools in Skirbeck: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skirbeck is home to around 8,858 people, with a population density of about 3,617.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skirbeck Population
8,858
Population density
3,617.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.48(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.24(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.29(+4%)
Burglary
3.61(+8%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,360
71.78%
Other White
1,995
22.52%
Other
117
1.32%
Indian
74
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.6%
Total population: 8,860

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,147
30.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,157
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
14.22%
Level 3 (A level)
965
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
951
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 7,116

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
27.43%
Owns with a mortgage
927
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
709
18.96%
Other social rented
681
18.21%
Social rents from council
304
8.13%
Total households: 3,740

Property prices in Skirbeck

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £210K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £189 per square foot) in Skirbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £357,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skirbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£212,000£214
Semi-Detached28£154,000£189
Terraced12£128,975£156
Flats3£97,500£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skirbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137,500£127,750£115,250
2017£165,000£105,000£132,000£125,000
2018£173,500£87,500£138,500£120,000
2019£202,450£74,000£130,000£126,725
2020£180,000£68,000£129,225£125,000
2021£201,500£84,975£147,500£122,000
2022£225,498£105,000£168,000£134,000
2023£227,045£99,000£166,750£129,500
2024£219,950£82,500£158,750£134,000
2025£205,000£116,250£168,000£130,975
2026£199,000£100,750£142,500£111,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skirbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£142£152
2017£167£137£145£140
2018£172£139£148£142
2019£173£84£158£125
2020£174£84£152£150
2021£189£129£161£135
2022£226£166£224£153
2023£235£116£222£187
2024£218£109£197£158
2025£215£169£203£148
2026£240£131£191£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skirbeck 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.