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St Thomas'

About

St Thomas' ward sits in the heart of central Boston, primarily encompassing the historic Market Place and surrounding commercial streets. The area is defined by its dense network of lanes and thoroughfares like Strait Bargate and Wide Bargate, which form the town's main retail core. This is a functional urban centre with a mix of national chain stores and independent businesses operating from buildings that range from modern retail units to older, converted structures.

The ward's focal point is the large, open-air Market Place, a site for trading since the 13th century that continues to host regular outdoor markets. The grand St Botolph's Church, known as the Boston Stump, anchors the southern boundary with its towering medieval spire visible for miles across the flat Fens. The area's layout and architecture directly reflect its long history as a significant port and market town.

Area overview

On average St Thomas' has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Thomas' is £44,377 per year. There are 2 schools in St Thomas': 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Thomas' is home to around 2,529 people, with a population density of about 936.5 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

180

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Thomas' Population

2,529

Population density

936.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

94.11(+175%)

Anti-social behaviour

68.01(+314%)

Shoplifting

37.17(+319%)

Criminal damage and arson

20.17(+170%)

Other theft

14.23(+145%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

1,968

77.66%

Other White

436

17.21%

Other

1.38%

Indian

0.51%

Other Asian

0.47%

Total population: 2,534

Economics

No qualifications

544

26.24%

Level 4 qualifications or above

416

20.07%

Level 3 (A level)

313

15.1%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

299

14.42%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

238

11.48%

Total 16+ residents: 2,073

Housing

Owns outright

341

34.17%

Owns with a mortgage

337

33.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

206

20.64%

Other social rented

6.31%

Other forms of private rent

2.3%

Total households: 998

Property prices in St Thomas'

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £188,975 in St Thomas' area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St Thomas' over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£285,000	£201,500	£246,000	£297,475	£318,500
Flats	2	£72,500	£56,750	£63,750	£81,250	£88,250
Semi-Detached	11	£182,950	£132,500	£165,601	£189,975	£250,000
Terraced	6	£156,500	£105,000	£127,000	£168,713	£248,738

10 years median price trend in St Thomas'

All postcodes in St Thomas'

PE217EN

London Road

PE217RN

Marsh Lane

PE217TN

Nursery Road Industrial Estate

PE217GW

St Thomas'

PE217LY

Farthing Close

PE217RL

Marsh Avenue

PE217LH

Wyberton West Road

PE217SW

Lealand Way

PE217EG

London Road

PE217ND

Wellingtonia Park

PE217EQ

London Road

PE217FN

Lapwing Gardens

PE217RA

South Forty Foot Bank

PE217RP

Marsh Lane

PE217RX

St Thomas Court

PE217JX

Poplar Close

PE217GF

Wheeler Drive

PE217LZ

Threepenny Way

PE217QS

Marsh Lane

PE217RS

Marsh Lane

PE217JR

Carmel Green

PE217LX

Half Penny Court

PE217EU

Garfits Lane

PE217NX

Bittern Way

PE217JN

Wyberton West Road

PE217JL

Wyberton West Road

PE217PJ

Riverside Industrial Estate

PE217JS

Wyberton West Road

PE217LA

Cater Way

PE217SN

Sandpiper Lane

PE217PA

Tenens Way

PE217RD

Middlecott Close

PE217EL

Linley Drive

PE217ET

Sterling Court

PE217LJ

Greenacres Drive

PE217LW

Half Crown Court

PE217RG

Wyberton Low Road

PE217FR

Park View

PE217RB

London Road

PE217SJ

Marsh Lane

PE217ST

Tenens Way

PE217FG

Alderfield Close

PE217JY

Wyberton West Road

PE217GQ

Westfield Court

PE217FS

Sparkes Court

PE217RU

Elmwood Avenue

PE217SH

Heron Way

PE217FF

Curlew Road

PE217RH

Wyberton Low Road

PE217RT

Bayswood Avenue

PE217EW

London Road

PE217FP

Marsh Lane

PE217EZ

London Road

PE217EJ

Linley Drive

PE217ES

Garfits Lane

PE217RE

London Road

PE217EP

St Thomas Drive

PE217LG

Wyberton West Road

PE217SZ

Riverside Industrial Estate

PE217JQ

Wyberton West Road

PE217SA

Wyberton Low Road

PE217JU

Wyberton West Road

PE217HF

London Road

PE217RQ

Bittern Way

PE217GD

Oldman Close

PE217HB

London Road

PE217JW

Park Road

PE217JP

Park Road

PE217RJ

Marsh Lane

PE217RZ

Wyberton Low Road

PE217SU

Marsh Lane

PE217ER

London Road

PE217LB

Gardeners Walk

PE217LD

Greenbank Close

PE217LN

Davidson Drive

PE217NN

Alban Retail Park

PE217RF

Wyberton Low Road

PE217SB

Marsh Lane

PE217TX

Marsh Lane

PE217EX

Garfits Lane

PE217LQ

Wyberton West Road

PE217TB

The Old Dairy

PE217LU

Florin Drive

PE217GE

White Bridges

PE217JJ

Wyberton West Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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